We have some more conference champions in Men's D2 college rugby.
Georgetown
The Georgetown Hoyas not only won the MARC but won it in impressive fashion 65-19 over Villanova. Considering Villanova had only one opponent get closer than 20 points, that's a big score.
Lock Nick Frayter was monstrous in this game once again for Georgetown, putting Villanova on the back foot with his punishing runs, and playing solid defense, as well.
Inside center Gavin Brady was hugely effective and he, along with flanker Aubrey Aird, scored two tries for the Hoyas.
Marquette
In the always competitive Great Midwest, Marquette's astounding defense came to the fore with a 20-5 defeat of Northern Iowa. The weather was wet and cold, but Marquette handled it well.
"The forwards did a great job of handling the ball and maintaining possession," said Marquette's Pat Cooney, who is not a forward so he can compliment the pack without being accused of bias.
The continuity of the forwards meant that eventually Northern Iowa had to commit more resources to defend inside, and that made for some space elsewhere on the field.
"Our kicking was also key because it allowed us to pin them within their 22," added Cooney.
Marquette has allowed 40 points in their six conference games this year, and 27 of those came in one game. Every other game they have limited opponents to one or zero tries.
In the 3rd-4th game in the Great Midwest, which selects a seed to the national playoffs, Loyola surged in the second half to beat Wisconsin-Whitewater 25-10.
