GRR: Davenport University
Davenport edged AIC in a tense NIRA D2 clash in Rochester, NY over the weekend to make an early statement in that division.
Davenport defeated Indiana 29-8 Saturday in a game that highlighted two teams on different stages of their journey.
Friday night brought us three D1 college results of note—here's a look.
Iowa State 58 Iowa 5The Cyclones looked pretty strong in their defeat of the Hawkeyes. Iowa State lost a tough, close game to Iowa Central last week, and this week put into practice some of the lessons from that game.
Lindenwood clinched their first ever Mid-South rugby title by beating Davenport 43-6 at home over the weekend.
The match was controlled by the Lions from the opening kickoff. Lindenwood scored seven tries by seven different players earning them the win and the needed bonus point to win the conference.
Davenport University women's rugby announced that it will join the National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) to align with other NCAA institutions.