MALDEN, Mass. — The No. 4 nationally ranked Endicott men's rugby team fell to No. 1 Babson, 50-45, on Sunday afternoon in the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Regionals.

The Gulls trailed 40-14 early in the match but went on the comeback trail to cut it to a five point game.

Players of the Match: Pat Brennan (Newington, Conn.) and Ryan Curley (Marshfield Hills, Mass.)

Heart and Soul Player of the Weekend: Jordan Chappell (Sunapee, N.H.)

Tackle of the Match: Kevin Lunsford (Ellington, Conn.)

WHAT'S NEXT

No. 4 Endicott finishes the fall season with an 8-1 record and another CCRC Championship. They will return to action in the spring.