Cal Maritime defeats an energetic USF team

(San Francisco, February 17, 2007) – The Cal Maritime rugby team went behind 7-0 early in
the first half against an enthusiastic USF team before responding with 19 unanswered points to secure the victory 19-7.

Played in perfect conditions on the turf field in Negoesco stadium both teams played open attacking rugby and USF scored first from a well executed scrum move.

The Keelhaulers were slow to get into the game and were saved from a half time deficit by a strong run by captain Mike Schindler who scored under the USF post. With Rufus Walker kicking the conversion, the Keelhaulers ended the half level at 7-7.

Cal Maritime regrouped at half time and following a well organized defense, Ramsey Brown scored an interception try. The 60 yard run beating two defenders to score put the Keelhaulers
n the lead for the first time.

A few minutes later captain Mike Schindler scored again with a strong run around the side of a ruck which Rufus Walker again converted.

“We were very flat to begin with but our lineout and scrum functioned well,” said coach Keelhauler Edward Roberts. “We did some solid approach work but we made too many unforced errors just as we looked like scoring.”

The victory takes Cal Maritime to 2-0 for the season.

Cal Maritime’s next game is on March 3 at Humboldt State.

Cal Maritime 19
Tries: Schindler (2), Brown
Cons: Walker (2)