Success in sports often has to do with streaks. Teams that get hot at the right time seem to feed off their winning ways in order to realize their goals.

This Saturday against the Georgetown Hoyas, the Penn State Ruggers look to maintain their current momentum going down the homestretch of the regular season.

The team overcame two early season losses against non-league opponents to go undefeated in league play. Georgetown is one of their remaining two league games, with next week's match against Navy on deck.

"We're concerned about Georgetown, as we would about any league game," second rower Tim Fuhrmeister said. "This year, they're a pretty good team, and they're another stepping stone to our goal of a championship."

Offensively, the Ruggers have been gelling well in recent weeks. Play by forwards has improved, as has total teamwork.

"The key is quick, unselfish passing," head coach Terry Ryland said. "We have to give the ball to the player who has the space."

Forward Justin Graham will be a focus on offense, as the team is counting on him to move the ball deep and score trys for the Ruggers. Play by backs Dom Mara and Tim Ryland will need to set Graham up with the ball to break the game wide open.

Defensively, the Ruggers need to put up a concerted effort to keep the Hoyas from scoring. In recent weeks, the defense has played tighter and more cohesively, yet the team is looking to play even better in that aspect.

"We need to stop their midfield attacks," Ryland said . "We need to disrupt their set pieces, and work hard to reorganize our defense."

Tackling is a main concern for the team, especially with the Navy game next week. The team has shown the ability to knock down runners but has yet to do it consistently.

In good news for the Ruggers, forward Mike McGeachy's ankle injury should allow him to play for the remainder of the schedule. Ryland characterized his injury as "nagging" but said he'll be able to play effectively, as his team is counting on him.

"We are a better team with him on the field," he said. "He has the experience of two final four appearances and positive things happen when he touches the ball."

More than focusing on any one individual, the team has to continue playing together as a team. When the Ruggers rely too heavily on any particular player, they struggle on both sides of the ball, as they did earlier this year. When they started playing as a team, the Ruggers began their current winning streak.

"We just need to stay together as a team," said Fuhrmeister. "If we just stick together on the game plan and improve upon our earlier mistakes, we'll be fine."