St Marys ran in six tries to three in their 24-17 Round 11 State League win over Sydney University at St Marys Leagues Stadium on Sunday.
Sydney University began well with a fourth minute try to Evander Swann that was countered by a Justin Jones try for the hosts.
Matthew Long edged the Students ahead with a try midway through the half, but Jones hit back with his second touchdown. Lewis Habkouk landed both conversions for the Students and they went to the halftime break leading 12-8.
Mose Feilo levelled the scores with a try but Mutu Stanley edged the Students ahead again with a touchdown that was converted by Habkouk.
The visitors finished strongly with another try from Jones, a second for Feilo and another from Joe Vaegaau.
Sydney University will host Cabramatta at Henson Park this Saturday, with a 5pm kick-off.
Meanwhile, TAFE NSW Polecats defeated Sydney University 30-24 in a tight Round 5 Tertiary Championship clash at Blackmore Oval on Saturday.
Scoreboard
State League – Round 11
St Marys Saints 24 (Justin Jones 3, Mose Feilo 2, Joe Vaegaau tries) defeated Sydney University 17 (Evander Swann, Matthew Long, Mutu Stanley tries; Lewis Habkouk 2 goals; Matthew Long field goal) at St Marys Leagues Stadium on Sunday.
Tertiary Championship – Round 5
TAFE NSW Polecats 30 defeated Sydney University 24 at Blackmore Oval on Saturday.
