WEST POINT, N.Y. -- Second half dominance and a late scoring onslaught propelled the fifth-ranked Black Knights to a 41-24 victory over service academy rival Navy on the snow covered turf of Anderson Rugby Complex. Jake Banarhall recorded three tries for the Black Knights in the second half to help secure the victory as Army posted 36 second half points.
"It was a typical Army-Navy game and they were in every bit of it," said head coach Mike Mahan. "In the second half the guys just decided they were going to put their foot on the gas and not let up. It was just an awesome second half and they did a great job." Army got on the board first with captain Collum Magee setting the pace, recording a diving try in the 17th minute to put the Black Knights up by a score of 5-0.
Navy took the 7-5 advantage in the 30th minute with a try and successful conversion and the Black Knights headed into the break with a two-point deficit. Andy Sullivan swung the momentum back in favor of the Black Knights when he posted a try in the 41st minute. Dan Myers connected on the kick to put Army up by a mark of 12-7. Read More