The Big Comeback and the NCR Women's Final Four
National Collegiate Rugby is down to the semifinals for their Women's D1 and Small-College playoffs.
Marquette Takes 3rd in GMW, Books Place in NCR Playoffs
Marquette defeated Wisconsin-Whitewater in relatively emphatic fashion 54-22 to finish 3rd in the Great Midwest and book a spot in the NCR D2 playoffs.
Marquette Makes a Statement with Win Over UW-Platteville
In a clash between the #6 and #11-ranked DII college teams in the country, 6th-ranked Marquette put in a pretty polished performance in defeating UW-Platteville in Platteville.
Backing Up Wins in Great Midwest
Illinois State bonced back from last week's loss to beat a tough Loyola side this week in Great Midwest Conference action.
Meanwhile, Marquette won their second in a row, taking down Northern Michigan 29-17.
Will Shakeups Keep Coming in Great Midwest?
The Great Midwest Conference already had a shakeup after the first weekend of competition, and it's likely we'll see some more of that as the season progresses.
Marquette beating Wisconsin-Whitewater was, of course, the most notable result.