GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Queens University of Charlotte men's rugby team defeated the Hawks of Lehigh University Saturday afternoon, winning 82-10, to move on to the Elite 8 round of the USAR Division II 15-a-side National Championship tournament.
 
The squad moves to a 6-1 overall record and 1-0 in the Cardinals Collegiate Rugby Conference this fall season.
 
The Royals were led by freshman Devon McCarthy who recorded three tries in the win. Jacob Morris, Dominic Tianga, and Alston Burton each ran in two tries, while Zion Thomas, Doyle Hedgepeth, Decor Davis, and Ben Stapleton tallied one try each.
 
Freshman Jack Williams chipped in 8-out-of-13 attempted conversions for the Royals as well.
 
With this win, the Royals advance to the Elite 8 round and will remain in Greenville to face the University of Massachusetts-Lowell Sunday, November 24 at 12 p.m. The winner of this match will advance to the Final Four round of the tournament that will take place in Matthews, N.C.