Red Wolves Rugby Team Defeats Arkansas, 78-0
October 10, 2015
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas State University’s rugby team defeated the University
of Arkansas, 78-0, Saturday afternoon at the Lewis Soccer Complex in Fayetteville,
as the Red Wolves continue their fall developmental schedule.“It was the first time
the ‘A’ side had played because we have been trying to get the younger players some
experience,” said Matt Huckaby, executive director of Student Health and Wellness
and director of the rugby program. “It took a little while for the rust to wear off,
but the players had a good positive mindset.”
Huckaby mentioned that players Alex Goff, a 6-2, 207-pound senior from Brentwood,
Tenn., and 6-0, 185-pound freshman Edwin Escalera of Carolina, Puerto Rico, performed
well.
“Alex had a very good day scoring,” continued Huckaby. “He also showed great veteran
leadership. And, Edwin was somewhat of an unknown factor when he first came. But,
he showed up to play and scored twice. He proved he knows how to get the ball into
the end zone.”
Huckaby also singled out the play of 6-1, 200-pound freshman center of Zach Young
from Gold Coast, Australia.
Arkansas State will travel to Grand Rapids, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 7, to play Davenport University, at 4 p.m., at the Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.