Final Score: 17  - 43 @ VMI

VMI came out strong and vengeful as they looked to avenge their heartbreaking lost last year in front of their home crowd.  W&L was without a number of starters, including flanker Chad Lewis '05 and Centre Mark Woodward '05.  Again a handling mistake led to a quick opening try for VMI.  Angered by this embarrassing amateur mistake, the young Minks fought back ferociously and equalized the score quickly.  After a VMI turned over W&L marched on with crisp forward runs and were able to get to the goal line.  With the goal posts just a breathe away, the forwards picked up their game when they needed and 8th Man Tino Tovo '07 dived in for the score.  The game was marred by many unnecessary penalties including arguing with referee and offsides.  VMI were able to take the lead, including a effortless tap-in try off a penalty, thanks to a litany of juvenile penalties.  Also, W&L were overpowered in the scrums once again while backline defense was sub-par. Yet, the Minks generated enough points to keep the game at bay.

In the second half, VMI, paced by the boot of their fullback and a consistent forward attack, were able to pull away with 15 minutes left.  Co-captain George Craft '05 left the game after playing through a mild-concussion while President Rory Dowling '05 came off to rest his shoulders as the game was getting out of hand.  Freshman players filled in admirably, as winger George Purrington scored a sensational end to end try all on his own.  Flankers Chris Dadak, Mark Howell and winger Riddick Bebe all displayed flashes of brilliance as they looked to more playing time next year.  VMI closed the game out with a commanding 17 - 43 blowout.  Coach Lovell had a few encouraging words for the team after the game as he commended the players for their intensity and desire.