Great Lakes Conference Sets Fall Schedule
The Great Lakes Conference has (mostly) settled its schedule for this fall.
While the specific dates aren't confirmed (games might be on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but haven't been confirmed as to the specific day). Week 1 is the weekend of September 11, and then Week 2 is the weekend of September 18, and so on.
Central Michigan Could Step Into Playoffs Void
It appears that Grand Valley State's place in the USA Rugby Men's DII playoffs will be taken by Great Lakes Conference #3 Central Michigan.
With GVSU unable to play because of a series of injuries and family issues that decimated their roster, and Bethel (the Great Lakes #2) not playing for some time and already hit hard with injuries, CMU has stepped in to fill the spot.
More DII College Conference Champs Finalized
Ten conferences have confirmed their Men's DII College conferences, with three more to go.
Here's a rundown of what has happened so far.
(Photos by Sara Hoener, Villanova Rugby, and Kelly Williams)
Grand Valley Leads Great Lakes Power Surge
Grand Valley State moved to 6-0 after beating Ferris State 46-3 as the top teams in the Great Lakes Conference all won fairly comfortably.
Bethel defeated Saginaw Valley State 68-5 to improve to 5-1, and Central Michigan defeated Calvin College 65-5.
Great Lakes Latest: GVSU Keeps Winning
Grand Valley State remains on top of the Great Lakes Conference after beating Saginaw Valley State 65-19 Saturday.
Grand Valley took a while to get going but after a few words from their captain and coach, the GVSU squad started to pick up the pace.
