St. Johns defeats Navy 3-2 in 36th Annual Annapolis Cup (PHOTOS)

Unlike last year, today was a spectacular day for croquet! Yes, it t was the 36th Annual Annapolis Cup match on the Great Lawn at St. Johns College!

As it was last year (for the first time), the college charged an admission fee and capped the attendance. But some things remained the same. The Johnnies prevailed with another win bringing their all time record to 29 wins in 36 matches since the Annapolis Cup inception. The fans came out in droves in their finest color to help celebrate this quirky Annapolis tradition.

Enjoy the colors!

And somewhat more amusing was the Twittersphere!

https://twitter.com/honestyredacted/status/985166612218212358

never have I felt stupider than getting dressed for croquet
— brother of the wolf (@aidan_rockne) April 14, 2018

They called it croquet, day drinking mandatory 🍾🍾🍾 @ Annapolis,… https://t.co/ZbXPOVWRCA
— Jordan Lloyd (@jlloydus) April 14, 2018

https://twitter.com/BigBird_Jerm/status/985175625324552197

Croquet day in Annapolis is my least favorite thing. Here’s hoping I don’t run across any ladies pissing on a building today.
— samantha (@vintgebunz) April 14, 2018

We are about a half hour away from the start of the big croquet match in Annapolis! #croquet2018 pic.twitter.com/4RfmJ9KTfv
— St. John's College (@stjohnscollege) April 14, 2018

Annapolis Croquet Cup! pic.twitter.com/WgXTnODEHq
— bslucher (@bslucher) April 14, 2018

Apparently it’s croquet day here in Annapolis. I am, so far, not a fan. It’s like Federal Hill x10 but the people are dressed nicer
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) April 14, 2018

Update: Croquet Day is awesome
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) April 14, 2018

Croquet: the only time when St. John's feels connected to the outside world. #annapoliscup… https://t.co/NgR4HgvxVB
— Nobonita Chowdhury (@1102Daydreaming) April 14, 2018