Loyola rugby suffers first loss

JONESBORO, Ark. – The Loyola University New Orleans men's rugby team suffered its first loss on Saturday, losing 48-10 to Arkansas State. The Wolf Pack now has a 2-1 record, and they're next scheduled to travel back to Jonesboro, Arkansas, again on Saturday, Oct. 10. 
 

Loyola's previously scheduled match against Tulane on Friday, Oct. 2, has been postponed. 
 

The Pack struck first with a try by Giovanni Matranga in the opening couple of minutes to take a 5-0 lead, but the Red Wolves answered with three straight scores to take a 19-5 lead in the first half. Loyola cut it to 19-10 right after that thanks to Gavin Miranda, but Arkansas State scored another try before halftime, 24-10. 

The Red Wolves outscored the Wolf Pack 24-0 in the second half en route to their win. 
 

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