GRR: Women DI College
The kickoff times and match-ups for the women's college spring Round of 16 are listed below. All times are listed in the host sites' local times. Albuquerque gets a jump on the field, as its DI playoffs begin Friday afternoon and the DII semifinalist will be named Saturday. All of the DI and DII spring semifinalists will be known by Sunday 5pm PT. Stay tuned for previews.
Two big moves occurred in the Women DI College Top 20, and they’re a reflection of the build-up to spring playoffs. Same thing happened in the fall, when post-season teams started peaking and idleness hurt certain teams’ standings.
Women’s colleges in the Rocky Mountain region have rallied behind spring 7s. It makes weather sense, but a concentrated 7s season also helps smaller, isolated schools play in meaningful competitions while the sport engenders a following.
Norwich women won its third 7s tournament of the spring season, outscoring opponents 171-7 en route to the Scott Milley 7s title at the University of New Hampshire. But that points differential isn't even the most impressive stat; the Cadets have never lost a 7s game – ever – and boast a 51-0 all-time record.
USA Rugby has finalized the Round of 16 for DI and DII women’s colleges (read more). There are some concerns – check out the DII Southwest Regional or the déjà vu in the DI West – and they make one long for the playoffs that existed only a couple of years ago.
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