Tennessee defeated Alabama, 34-7, in rugby Friday.
“We knew coming in it was going to be a battle,” Tennessee co-captain Josh Shetler told Vols Wire after defeating the Crimson Tide. “Alabama versus Tennessee is always a battle, but this year felt a little more aggressive. We got things going early and never took our foot off the gas. Our intensity out matched them and we beat them physically everywhere on the field. Our discipline got weak a couple of times, but we’re going to use it as our motivator to get better.
“Excited to be 3-0 in conference play and look forward to South Carolina, who is also undefeated in conference play, coming to town in two weeks for a fight for first place.”
The Vols are 3-0 in Southeastern Collegiate Rugby Conference play this season.
Tennessee defeated Kennesaw State, 67-0, Oct. 1. The Vols were victorious Oct. 7 at LSU, 51-0.
Tennessee has an open date Saturday and will host South Carolina Oct. 29. Kickoff between the Vols and Gamecocks is slated for 1 p.m. EDT at Tennessee Rugby Park.
Below are SCRC standings following Tennessee’s win against Alabama.