The weather wasn't especially cooperative, but the CRC 7s kicked off with plenty of action.
The Men's Premier ran mostly to form. The closest game was one of the earliest; AIC got by Marian 24-19 in overtime. It was a rough result for Marian, who played very well and had a turnover from a knock-on right at the end of full time and looked ready to race in ... but no advantage was given and full time was called.
Of course there was also Dartmouth, who scraped by Michigan 17-12 thanks to two Ethan Knight tries. Knight then scored twice in the second round against AIC before Richard Wofford scored on a quick-tap to win it in OT.
Not done, Wofford was the hero again, beating defending champs St. Bonaventure by scoring the first try and the last try. The second one secured a dramatic 10-7 win for the Big Green and a place in the semifinals.
Lasha Asanidze's two tries vaulted Kutztown past Indiana in a bit of a surprise quarterfinal. Wheeling fairly breezed past their opposition with Shadreck Mandaza once again a try-scoring menace.
Their speed was too much for Indiana Tech, Utah State, and Belmont Abbey.
Walsh looked solid with Ayabonga Mkhokeli scoring tries for them, but they ran into a hot Notre Dame side, and the Irish won 24-17 thanks to two Zak Banton tries.
