NCR Replaces and Sanctions Wheeling; UNI in WD1 Final with SNU

The Game Will Go On

NCR has further announced that the University of Northern Iowa has accepted the invitation to compete in the championship match. 

NCR approached Division I semifinalists Penn State and BYU, but could not secure either of those teams. However, Northern Iowa has been a national contender within NCR's competitions and made the NCR D1AA semifinals this year, losing to Colorado.

Colorado will play Northeastern in the D1AA final, while Northern Iowa will play Southern Nazarene in the D1 final.

NCR Women's Director, Alycia Washington, commented on the resolution: “Wheeling’s untimely departure created a profoundly difficult situation for everyone involved. Southern Nazarene worked incredibly hard to earn their championship spot, and we were committed to finding them a championship-caliber opponent. We’re extremely grateful for the quick response and commitment from the University of Northern Iowa, which ensures our athletes will still have their Championship moment and a highly competitive matchup.”