The second consolation final of day two of CUMRC action welcomed the no. 3 Victoria Vikes and the host team, the Ottawa Gee-Gees for a sunny afternoon battle. The Vikes fought their way to victory, earning a 35-31 win on Matt Anthony Field.
Glenn Roy put three points on the board for the Gee-Gees with a penalty kick in the third minute of play. The Vikes responded with a pair of tries, taking the first half lead.
A redzone penalty committed by the Vikes gave the Gee-Gees possession, Evan Roy carried the ball in for Ottawa’s first try of the afternoon.
The Vikes had the edge going into halftime with a score of 14-10
In the second half, the Vikes added two more tries to extend their lead before the Gee-Gees were able to find the endzone again. This time, it was Ali Awada who touched town for Ottawa.
The Gee-Gees will kick off the final day of the CUMRC tournament in the 7/8 game against Memorial at 10 a.m. (ET) while the Vikes advance to the consolation final to meet the UBCO Heat at 12:30 p.m. (ET).
Players of the Game:
OTT: Evan Roy
VIC: Ryder Heaney-Corns
Scoring Summary:
OTT: Penalty kick Glenn Roy – 3’
UVIC: Try Josh McIndoe (Matt Bennett conversion) – 10’
UVIC: Try Alex Gamage (Matt Bennett conversion) – 17’
OTT: Try Evan Roy (Glenn Roy conversion) – 22’
SECOND HALF
UVIC: Try Ryder Heaney-Corns (Liam Bolton conversion) – 33’
UVIC: Try Adam Doane (Liam Bolton conversion) – 38’
OTT: Try Ali Awada (Glenn Roy conversion) – 42’
VIC: Try Ryder Heaney-Corns (Matt Bennet conversion) – 49’
OTT: Try Evan Roy (Glenn Roy) – 56’
OTT: Try Ryan Plunkett (Glenn Roy) – 63’
