Montreal, QC – The University of Victoria men's rugby team were defeated 23-21 by the Ecole de Technologie Superieure in the semi-finals of the Canada University Men's Rugby Championships on Nov. 14.
 
Piranhas started the scoring.

• In the 11^th minute., ETS broke the scoreless tie as they corralled a kick in the try zone to take an early 7-0 lead over the Vikes.
• ETS added on to their lead as they broke a big run all the way to the try zone. In the 16^th minute, the Piranhas extended their lead to 12-0.
• In the 25^th minute, the Piranhas added yet another try to push their lead out to 17-0.

 
The Vikes took back momentum as the game headed to halftime.

• In extra time of the first half, Reece Thompson broke through the ETS defenders to score the Vikes' first try of the game. Michael Oughtred added the conversion to cut the ETS's lead to 17-7 as the game headed for halftime.

 
The Vikes came out determined in the second half.

• The Vikes wasted no time as they came out firing in the second half. The Vikes cut into the Piranhas' lead further as they scored their second try of the game. With another conversion from Oughtred, ETS' lead was 17-14 with the Vikes within striking distance.

 
Piranhas awarded a penalty goal.

• In the 10^th minute, ETS was awarded a penalty goal attempt. The ETS kicker executed and pushed the lead out to 20-14.

 
Dramatically, the Vikes remained relentless to regain the lead.

• The Vikes pushed the ball down to the brink of the Piranhas' try line. Out of a scrum, Adam Doane grabbed the ball and used his long reach to extend his way over the try line. An ever-important conversion was executed perfectly, and the Vikes grabbed their first lead of the game.

 
ETS utilized a drop goal to score the go-ahead points

• With the Piranhas back on the attack in the 29^th minute of the second half, ETS executed a perfect drop goal to score a key three points. This goal pushed the Piranhas back out in front and sealed the game at 23-21.

 
Notables:

• Jack Marshall was awarded Player of the Game honours for his strong play in the loss.

 
The Vikes will play their provincial rivals, the University of British Columbia, for the bronze medal on Nov. 16 at 12:00 p.m. PT.