GASTONIA, N.C. -- Eric Morgan converted a kick on the final play of the game, leading 21st-ranked Belmont Abbey to a 10-7 win over UNC Charlotte in rugby action Thursday night.

The game was played at Martha Rivers Park in Gastonia.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• UNCC opened the scoring with a short try and conversion midway through the first half.
• The Crusaders (3-1-1) tied the game at 7-7 a short time later after Michael Brennan broke through the defense, the made the conversion.
• The Abbey played most of the second half in the 49ers' end, but could not score until the final kick.

• Belmont Abbey travels to Lander on Oct. 9.

 

@AbbeyRugby wins with a last second kick #RaisetheRed pic.twitter.com/v1bPXZcSns

— Abbey Athletics #RaisetheRed (@abbeyathletics) September 17, 2021