Camborne stretched their unbeaten home National Two West run to twenty three matches with an eight try victory over a spirited Exeter University at the Rec.
With nearest challengers Luctonians failing to collect a try bonus at home the Cherry & Whites increased their advantage at the summit to a baker’s dozen points with six games remaining.
On a heavy pitch the Students were unable to capitalise on the advantage of the slope in the opening half turning around 19-12 in arrears as conditions underfoot deteriorated.
Though the visitors were first on the scoreboard with a converted try ‘Town’ responded on 17 minutes when centre Josh Matavesi barged over near the posts for Rory O’Kane to add the routine conversion.
Early in the 2nd quarter Camborne hit the front when George Wacokecoke dived in for fly half O’Kane to again slot the extras.
As the interval neared Ben Priddey crossed from an unstoppable catch and drive but on the whistle the Uni hit back with a fine long range solo try from wing Josh Golden Clarke for 19-12.
Turning the screw immediately on the 2nd half resumption the Cherry & Whites swiftly bagged the try bonus point courtesy of a superb score from right wing Robin Wedlake who sped clear from ½ way then chipped and gathered before diving over.
Soon after ‘Town’ were out of sight at 31-12 with hooker Priddey collecting a 34th try of the season from a catch and drive in front of the West Bank which was improved by O’Kane.
Facing a heavy defeat the Students to their credit then rallied keeping the rampant home side at bay for fully 20 minutes.
Eventually further points arrived with Josh Matavesi’s delightful pass sending co-centre Wacokecoke racing over for his brace again converted by O’Kane.
On 69 minutes man of the match O’Kane’s show and go allowed him to ghost over from 25 metres with the youngster duly converting his own score.
Late on ‘Town’ added further gloss when livewire scrum half CJ Boyce took play close from a quick tap penalty and lock Jamie Prisk followed up to dive in for his first Cherry & White try. O’Kane once again added the conversion to finish with a 17 points personal tally.
Camborne: K Moyle, R Wedlake, G Wacokecoke, J Matavesi, H Larkins, R O’Kane, CJ Boyce, J Andrew, B Priddey, B Watson, J Prisk, A Hughes, S Matavesi, J Nicholls, S Buzza (reps) K Beasley, A Rolls, H Utton-Smith, G Edson, J Davis
Camborne: tries; Priddey 2, Wacokecoke 2, J Matavesi, Wedlake, O’Kane, Prisk, cons; O’Kane 6