It was a busy weekend for the third-seeded IUP Men’s Rugby team as they defeated two opponents to move on to the National Collegiate Rugby Final Four.
On Friday, the Crimson Hawks fell behind Marist, 15-12, at halftime, but went on a rally throughout the second half to win, 41-18. The win clinched a spot in the Elite Eight on Sunday against fourth-seeded Vermont, a 31-18 winner over Miami (Ohio).
In that match, IUP trailed, 17-5, at halftime, but an offensive rally pushed the Crimson Hawks ahead for a 27-24 win.
Sunday’s win over Vermont punched IUP’s ticket to the National Collegiate Rugby Final Four in Houston, Texas. The tournament will run from December 8 to 11, with IUP facing North Carolina State. The other semifinal match will feature Marquette and Principia.
Individual statistics have not yet been reported.
