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It took 13 hours and wasn’t settled until the last game, but the Men’s DI College Championships got its first day of action in the books.
St. Mary’s and Central Washington looked unstoppable. Both teams had their little moments, but in the end always righted the ship and severely punished opposition mistakes.
(additional reporting by Owen Goff) Pool play has ended and eight teams remain in the hunt for the Women’s College 7s National Championship. The top two finishers in each pool moved into the Cup competition; the #3 teams in each pool will start at the semifinal phase and play for the Bowl; and the four #4 teams will play for the Shield.
(additional reporting by Owen Goff) Some good 7s has been played through the first two rounds of the Women's College 7s National Championship, but the best game thus far has been between California and Lindenwood. The pair were the favorites in Pool D, but the Lady Lions laid early claim to the top spot with a 15-10 victory.
The first round of the Men’s DI College 7s Championships is done and most of the big names have started well.
St. Mary’s just wouldn’t let Colorado State go anywhere, and with Holden Yungert scoring three tries, the Gaels looked fairly polished for their first run-out.
The first two rounds of Men’s DII games are done in the USA Rugby College 7s Championships, with high-profile teams showing why they are high-profile.
Priincipia were burned by Providence early but their ball movement and pace were too much in the end as the defending champion Thunder Chickens won going away 35-12. Jordan Anderson scored two tries for Principia.