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La Salle Men’s Rugby is back on the map after an 84-0 shellacking of Haverford College at McCarthy Field on October 2. This was one of the first rugby games ever on McCarthy Field’s turf and showcased a large crowd of over 300 people.
Several players took over the match as five players had more than one score. Francis Merriman lead the team in scores and points with four scores and 30 points on the night. Juniors Jack Carroll and John Rueter had breakout with Carroll scoring three times and Rueter scoring once while being defensive and rucking forces for the Explorers.
Old teammates Brendan Bartosiewicz and Anthony Machcinski had huge hits and great runs leading to two scores each as well.
The win was the first non-tournament win for new head coach Lou Gana.
“All of our new guys played well”, said Gana after the match.
“La Salle Rugby is back on the map”, said Merriman.
The Explorers would finish the onslaught of Haverford with scores from sophomore Chad Dill, senior Joe Gallagher, and freshman Alex. Overall, Merriman and fellow senior Brendan Kelly went 7 of 14 on conversion kicks.
The Explorers will remain home as they face the St. Joseph’s Hawks on October 23.
