Great Midwest Semifinals Close to Confirmed
In a way, the team that came out of this weekend in Great Midwest rugby action was a team that didn't play.
Shock Result Shakes Up Great Midwest
The BIG GAME of the Great Midwest might not be quite as big as anticipated, but still carries some caché.
Teams of the Fall: Illinois State and Northern Iowa
The men's DII college season was marked by the emergence and growth of several varsity and school-supported programs, and that emergence might obscure the accomplishments of some of the more traditional club teams.
ISU Downs UNI in Teeth-Rattling GMW Final
In a tight, hugely physical match that lived up to expectations, Illinois State held off a determined Northern Iowa team 27-23 to win the Great Midwest.
Both teams move on to the national playoffs and both will take Round of 16 berths. but ISU gets the bigger trophy.
Illinois State, Northern Iowa to Great Midwest Final
The South division of the Great Midwest Conference shook things up with Northern Iowa and Illinois State both winning semifinals Saturday.
That sets up a championship final November 6 in Cottage Grove, Wisc., while Wisconsin-Whitewater and Marquette will battle for this.
