DI Games to Watch
Lots of great games are occuring in the women's DI college sphere this weekend, and here's a smattering of the ones worth following.
Life Goes 1-1 on Varsity Tour
The 2014-15 season was an unforgettable one for Life University, which competed in its first DI season and finished third at the national spring championships. The Running Eagles then followed with a debut performance at the CRC 7s and sent a representative to the first-ever Women’s Collegiate All American 7s team, which won the Elite City 7s.
Varsity Teams Announce 1st Championship
The National Collegiate Varsity Women’s Rugby Association (NCVWRA) voted a national championship into existence this fall. A five-person tournament committee composed of three athletic department administrators and two varsity coaches will name and seed the top eight varsity programs. The quarterfinals will occur on Nov. 14, and the higher-ranked team will host.
CWU Youngsters Aid ORSU Win
Central Washington launched into action last weekend, traveling to ORSU for an extended friendly. The Oregon side fielded a mixed squad – one with DII club and Women’s Premier League players – but it was the visitors who put the right combination on the field. The Wildcats won the 80-minute match 55-10, and then followed with a 17-3 victory during the third period.
Brown Betters Harvard in Ivy League
Last year, the top four teams in the Ivy League traded victories for a very exciting season that eventually named Brown its victor.
