Bulls rugby beats Iowa St. in season opener

The Bulls rugby squad overcame a slow start to defeat Iowa State University (Ames) 24-10 in the squad's first regular-season match.

Both squads had trouble scoring in the first half with the halftime score knotted at three each. But a favorable wind helped the Bulls offense come alive in the second half with seniors Luke Walczewski, Justin Carley and Joe Rothermich all contributing  21 second-half points.

The B squad also won its first match of the year 13-0.

The Bulls open their home schedule against the University of Kansas (Lawrence) at 1:30 p.m. Saturday on the rugby field.

Football boasts two  players of the week

The University football squad racked up more praise after its 38-14 pounding of Drake University (Des Moines, Iowa) on Saturday.

Senior quarterback Dusty Burk was named MIAA offensive player of the week after an opening-week performance that included 21-of-35 passing for 251 yards and three touchdowns.

Burk also was unstoppable on the ground, running the ball 160 yards — the most by a Truman quarterback in 20 years.

On the defensive side of the ball, junior linebacker Tameem Yehyawi was named MIAA defensive player of the week after making 14 tackles (eight solo, six assisted) in his first collegiate start.

The 'Dogs start their home schedule this weekend against Quincy University (Illinois) on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

Women's golf takes fifth place in tourney

Sophomore Lauren Allen led the women's golf team with a 10th-place finish at the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Invitational, helping the Bulldogs finish 5th in the 10-team tournament.

Senior Jill Schulte finished 17th, junior Erin Fogarty 26th, sophomore Ashley Elliott 36th, and freshman Dyane Tower 38th.

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