CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Joseph Bown and Oli Fussell combined for 10 points in the first half, but Mount St. Mary's rallied for a 24-10 non-conference victory over Belmont Abbey in the 2023 Rugby opener. The match was played on a neutral field in Charlottesville, Va.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Belmont Abbey led 10-7 at halftime 
• Bown scored the Crusaders' only try of the contest 
• Fussell was successful on the conversion and also added a penalty kick for an additional three points.

UP NEXT

• Belmont Abbey returns to the field next Saturday for a matchup at Mary Washington.
• The match will be played in Fredericksburg, Va.