DARC traveled to Houston Saturday and came back from 12 point deficit to score 4 tries and one conversion and defeat University of St. Thomas: 22-12.
UStT’s defense was tenacious through the whole game but DARC finally found the keys to defending against their strong attacks.
Tries: Tolar, Green, Glover, Harbor.
CK: Ducray
DARC is now 3-1.
Chris Bergstrom (8-Man, Center) sent in this brief report of the game from a player’s perspective.
It was a fantastic rugby day on the 14th of January in Houston against St Thomas. It was a slow start for DARC offensively, but our defense was superb. In the first half DARC and St Thomas exchange hits and possession quite often. The scrums were a bit unstable and St Thomas’ pack are big and strong. Mistakes made by DARC not rolling away after tackles gave St Thomas great field position for a score and conversion. DARC did not learn from our mistakes let the same events happen, but right before the half DARC drives down field and Karl takes a banger to the right for the score ending the half 12-5.
But the second half was all DARC. With substitutions and rearranging some positions, DARC finally gets the ball rolling. With DARC receiving we smash and bang our way down field. With good passing to the backs and great off loading DARC passes the ball to at least ten different players moving down field 40 meters and finally landing in Ryan Greens hands for a try.
On the next kick off DARC breaks tackles and moves down field, sets up a good ruck and dishes the ball out to the backs all the way to the speedy feet of Rashad and he side steps and breaks tackles for a 30 meter run for a score. Garreth with the conversion.
Again DARC receives the kick off and DARC takes it up the field with great off loads and passing. St Thomas by now is worn out and hurting as their players are laying on the pitch and limping off the field. DARC gets awarded a penalty and a set scrum. Drew takes an eight man pick for 20 meters down field. With little time left, Troy picks the ball after a great ruck by the forwards and darts to the sideline for a 30 meter run and a try.
It was a hard fought game but DARC prevails, final score 22-12. DARC looks forward to hosting the Woodlands on the 28th.
Thanks, Chris!
(Finally, I got a player to submit their own write up!)
Spread me on toast or couple me with cheese.
Even though it’s completely inaccurate?
My try came from a quick tap on a penalty, Troy scored from a break away by Drew where he then came to a complete stop and start to freeze the fullback for the score. We came out slow and unorganized but priced together strong offensive phases in the last 25 minutes to reclaim the lead. St Thomas did not have the depth and suffered some early losses to injury. We kept the front row fresh and that allowed us to control the game after we resecured the lead.
mine still sounds better and thats how i saw it but its close enough
Woot! I got 2 player writeups! I’m winning!