Bermudian Dante Noel-Simmons delivered a player-of-the-match display as the University of Northampton Men's Rugby side powered past Nottingham Trent University 32-5 in the first round of the cup.
The Bears extended their unbeaten run with a dominant home performance, brushing aside a well-drilled NTU outfit to book their place in the next round.
Having missed out on selection the previous week, Noel-Simmons marked his return to the side in emphatic fashion, picking up the ALKO Man of the Match honours for an imposing display on both sides of the ball.
The forward provided relentless physicality in the loose and anchored a resolute defensive line that limited the visitors to just a solitary score over the 80 minutes.
Northampton's focus now quickly shifts back to league action, with the Bears preparing to take their momentum on the road as they travel to face Leicester.
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