GRR: California
Life University and Cal both impressed as they won D1A semifinals Saturday to set up a repeat of the championship matchups from 2018 and 2019.
Lindenwood beat Navy 10-3.
Scholz Award Nominee Duncan Krige blocked a kick and chased it down to score the only try of the game. Both teams had other chances but Lindenwood’s ability to stop Navy’s maul was the difference.
Higher seeded teams won through in the Western Bracket of the D1A playoffs, with one exception.
Cal vs Colorado StateA heavy underdog, CSU traveled to Berkeley and the Rams were "buzzing" to play, said Head Coach Joe Rusert-Cuddy before the game. "We had a really good lead-up and I know they are going to give Cal their all."
On a weekend of dramatic finishes in D1A Rugby, Cal vs Saint Mary's didn't disappoint, giving fans at Witter Rugby Field a treat as the Cal Bears edged the Gaels 48-45.
This win most probably secured the #1 seed in the West bracket of the D1A playoffs for Cal, ensuring they will play at home through the semifinals.