WEST POINT, N.Y. - Sophomore Roanin Krieger made the biggest penalty kick of his collegiate career to claim a 23-21 win for the Navy men's rugby team against Army on Friday at the Anderson Rugby Complex in West Point, N.Y.
The Mids trailed, 21-20, in extended time and Krieger nailed a walk-off penalty kick to end the contest. The play helped Navy win the inaugural men's rugby Star Match and extended its winning streak against Army to four matches. The Star Match is part of the Army-Navy Star Series presented by USAA.
Men's rugby earned the second Star win for Navy this season. The additional Star was won by the men's cross country team. Women's volleyball will look to win the third Star in its match against Army tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Wesley A. Brown Field House in Annapolis, Md.
Navy Men's Rugby Wins Star at West Point
Navy men's rugby claimed the Star on Friday night at West Point after Roanin Krieger connected on a penalty kick in the final moments for a 23-21 victory.
"The rivalry always outweighs rankings and form. Army has lost only once on its home field since we beat them here last year. It was always going to come down to the final few minutes and champions find ways to win, which is what we did. We have a lot of work to do, but this is a great way to finish out our fall campaign"
Navy Director of Rugby Gavin Hickle