SportsMarch 7, 2001
SPORTS DIGEST: SCORPIONS EDGE SIU IN SEASON OPENER
Walter Denton scored from one meter out late in the game to lift the Kohlfeld Scorpion Rugby Club to a 13-12 season-opening victory over Southern Illinois University at Arena Park. After SIU took a 7-0 lead, Doug Childers scored on a try to cut the deficit to 7-5. SIU countered and led 12-5 at halftime. A three-point penalty kick by Sean Hagan cut the deficit to 12-8 and set the stage for Denton's try...
Walter Denton scored from one meter out late in the game to lift the Kohlfeld Scorpion Rugby Club to a 13-12 season-opening victory over Southern Illinois University at Arena Park.
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After SIU took a 7-0 lead, Doug Childers scored on a try to cut the deficit to 7-5. SIU countered and led 12-5 at halftime. A three-point penalty kick by Sean Hagan cut the deficit to 12-8 and set the stage for Denton's try.
The Scorpions return to action March 10 in Kansas City against the Kansas City Rugby Club.
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