In a fiercely contested match between Roger Williams University and Endicott College, Endicott secured a 33-14 victory despite a highly competitive start. From the opening kickoff, both teams came out strong, setting the tone from the jump. However, Endicott's struggled early leading to a string of high tackles and the first yellow card of the match.
Despite these early setbacks for Endicott, Roger Williams found themselves in prime scoring positions multiple times. Unfortunately, mistakes in critical zones led to costly turnovers, resulting in goal-line drops or 5-meter scrums instead of points on the board. Endicott's penalty issues continued culminating with a red card.
Endicott's defense proved resilient, even when down a player for a significant portion of the match. They conceded just one try while short-handed and tightened up their play as the match wore on. Roger Williams showed flashes of attacking prowess but couldn't capitalize on their opportunities, ultimately falling short despite their efforts.
Both teams showed respect at the final whistle, with the coaches demonstrating composure and discipline throughout the match. In the end, Endicott's disciplined defense and ability to convert opportunities into points saw them prevail 33-14 in a match that was closer than the scoreline suggests.