Knicks Beat Rochester, Focus Turns to Saratoga

April 13, 2012
Albany, NY
Albany 93 - Rochester 0

The Rochester Aardvarks traveled down the I-90 corridor to play Albany at Dick Green Field on a cool spring day. Albany started strong with the first try coming just 6 minutes in.  The home side crossed the try line 15 times and kept the visitors scoreless.  The match saw several 2nd side players get valuable time which will strengthen the bench as the season continues.

A side
Dave Malizia
Sean Bayliss
Jeff Cosgrove
Jesse Boehme (@ 38’ Brian Killips)
Eric O’Bryan
Jason Reigart (@53’ Alex Brooks)
Cody Morton
Max Schuler
Gordo Eddy
David O’Neill
Tom Breslin (Captain)
Sean Mertz (@ 45’ Kurt Willms)
Murphy Lill
Scottie Bergen
Dorian Simes

Man of the Match – Tommy Breslin

Scoring Summary: Tries: Sean Mertz (3), Tom Breslin (3), Cody Morton (3), David Malizia, David O’Neill, Max Schuler, Brian Killips, Murphy Lill, and Scottie Bergen.  Conversions: Breslin (9 out of 15)

The Knicks were left scrambling Thursday night to find a B side opponent after finding out Rochester would only travel with 16. Thankfully RPI agreed to send a side over.  The Engineers have come through countless times to help Albany in moments like these and the club is grateful. Albany was up 20-5 before RPI came back to within 5 points but 2 late tries by Albany helped the Knicks claim their 2nd B side win of the season.

Albany 32 - RPI 15

B side
Steve Roy
Alex Rufer
Frank Williams
Rich O’Brien
Thomas Sage
Brandon Murphy
Alex Brooks
Brian Killips
Steve Arango (Captain)
Kevin Warren
Tim Pendergast
Rev Protain
Kurt Willms
Marty White
Dave Mink

Man of the Match – Rich O’Brien

 Subs – Bob Grimm, Joe Judge, Bill Zedaker

Scoring Summary: Tries – Rev Protain, Marty White, Rich O’Brien, Brandon Murphy, Kurt Willms, Steve Arango; Conversions – Tim Pendergast (0 of 5); Kurt Willms (1 of 1)

The Knicks take on local rivals Saratoga Rugby Club next Saturday, April 20th at Dick Green Field. Saratoga is gearing up for a run at the USA Rugby Div. III Championship. Kickoff is at 11:00am with a full day of rugby to follow, including a B match and several women’s games.