The Alfred University men's rugby 7s team finished its regular season with a 2-3 record at the MARC Automatic Qualifier 7s Tournament. They began with a close loss to Howard University, despite standout performances from Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, who scored three tries. The team bounced back with a victory over the University of Rochester but suffered heavy defeats against Slippery Rock and DeSales University. They concluded the tournament with an 11th place finish after defeating York University of Pennsylvania. The Saxons are now awaiting news regarding a potential at-large bid for the Rugby National Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Alfred University ended the tournament with a 2-3 overall record.
  • Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo scored a total of five tries throughout the tournament.
State of Play
  • The team finished the tournament in 11th place after defeating York University of Pennsylvania 32-5.
  • They are currently evaluating potential postseason opportunities for the Rugby National Championships.
What's Next

The Saxons will monitor for a potential at-large bid to the Rugby National Championships in Washington, DC, while preparing for the upcoming fall XVs season.

Bottom Line

The Saxons demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament but must seek improvement for the future as they prepare for national championship opportunities and the fall season ahead.