Brown Men's Rugby B-side Secures Strong Win Over AIC Yellow Jackets

In an intense b-side match, the Brown Men's Rugby team clinched an 18-5 victory against the American International College Yellow Jackets on October 11, 2025. The match, which took place at Ronald J. Abdow field at AIC, in Springfield, Massachusetts, in moderate weather of 60 degrees and cloudy, saw Brown dominating both halves, leading 13-0 at halftime and closing with a solid 18-5 win. Brown's Erik Estienne was a standout player, scoring two tries at crucial moments of the match, first at 18:30 and then later at 53:00, along with leading by example and matching AIC's physicality on both sides of the ball. Malcolm Grant successfully converted one of Estienne's tries and added to the team’s lead by scoring two penalty goals at 23:30 and 30:00. Brown's defensive line held strong, effectively managing the physical play style of the Yellow Jackets, which are well known for their aggressive tactics. Reflecting on the team's performance, Coach Ryan Grant highlighted the challenges faced due to the absence of substitutes. He praised the team for controlling the game, executing their attacking system, and maintaining a high level of play throughout the match. Coach Grant expressed pride in his team's ability to complete tackles and manage the game under pressure. Looking forward, Brown Men's Rugby B-side will face the Fordham University Rams B's on October 18, 2025, during family weekend, at Brown University’s Berylson Family Fields in Providence, Rhode Island. The team currently holds a record of 4-1 for the season. MATCH ROSTER 1 Nico Eaton 2 Hoshi Ittetsu 3 Michael Citarella 4 Cameron Kean 5 Ethan Liew 6 Jack Forgione 7 St John Smith 8 Erik Estienne - off at 53:00, no replacement 9 Max McCord 10 Matthew O'Connor 11 Miles Monroe 12 Reid Spence 13 Tripp King 14 Dirk Pitblado 15 Malcolm Grant SCORING SUMMARY 18:30 Brown Try, Erik Estienne, Brown Conversion Malcolm Grant, Brown 7 - 0 AIC 23:00 Brown Penalty Kick, Malcolm Grant, Brown 10 - 0 AIC 30:00 Brown Penalty Kick, Malcolm Grant, Brown 13 - 0 AIC HALF TIME Brown 13 - 0 AIC 33:00 Brown Try, Erik Estienne, Brown 18 - 0 AIC 56:00 AIC Try, Brown 18 - 5 AIC FINAL SCORE Brown 18 - 5 AIC