GRR: CRAA
It was an interesting Day One at the CRAA D1AA 7s, with teams from the Heart of America enjoying a solid showing, and the favorites coming through with the type of performances fans expected.
Played at the University of Kansas's very picturesque Westwick Rugby Complex in Lawrence, Ks., The tournament produced some tight games and some surprises.
This weekend's CRAA D1AA 7s closes out the college season in terms of college-specific teams playing ... there is also some all-star play, but this is the end of the season.
Lawrence, Kans. hosts the tournament with 12 teams in three pools of four, with teams from eight states and from five conferences.
CRAA wrapped up their D1AA season with a weekend of games and in the end one of the most dramatic games of the season, if not the most dramatic.
St. Thomas played relatively well, but perhaps struggled with the physicality and tenacity of the Sam Houston State defense to get through Friday's semifinal 27-15.
Dartmouth defeated Life University in quite emphatic fashion Saturday to win the CRAA Women's Premier 7s, taking the final 31-0.
This tournament once again lived up to its billing, providing outstanding entertainment for a strong fan following, and also giving fans some upsets, and plenty of drama.
Day One of the CRAA Women's 7s is in the books; here's what happened.
Challenger 7sWith NIRA and D1A teams in the Premier 7s, other programs played in the Challenger Series.
Three pools of three teams faced off, and it was a day for the Californians.