GRR: Penn State
One of the great links about playoffs and tours and non-conference games is that you get matchups you'd never plan for.
NCR's D1 semifinal between Penn State and Queens University Charlotte is one of those games.
"Penn State is a storied program with 60 years of history, whereas Queens has not hit the five-year mark," said Queens Head Coach Frank McKinney.
Army West Point held off Penn State in a Rugby East clash, taking down the Nittany Lions 43-29.
Paced by three tries from Koikoi Nelligan, the Black Knights are now 4-0 on the season and 3-0 in conference play.
The Rugby East saw plenty of drama this weekend as Penn State had to claw back to beat Kutztown 33-30.
Penn State started strong but then Kutztown stormed past. The Penn State players didn't panic, however, stuck to their pattern and started to score tries.
Penn State eked out a 28-26 victory over Mary Washington in a preseason game for both teams.
This was the inaugural Sheehy Cup created as a challenge match between the two programs.
We are set for the D1 Elite women's college playoffs and the extra good news is that there's a new player in the game.
After having been unable to play any games during the comeback from the COVID lockdowns, Penn State University might ... might ... be able to get a game in to start the postseason.
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