West Chester, PA – Wayne State College of Wayne, Neb., has taken the 2017 National Small College Rugby Organization (NSCRO) Women’s 15s National Title for a second year in a row.
Below is a quick synopsis of the weekend’s matches. A more detailed synopsis will be available on www.nscro.org.
The 2017 NSCRO Women’s 15s National Championships were held at Life University in Marietta, Ga., this past weekend. Four teams represented each of the four conferences: Bentley University (Rugby Northeast), York College of Pennsylvania (Mid-Atlantic Rugby Football Union), Gustavus Adolphus College (Northern Lights) and Wayne State College (Prairie States WCRC).
Bentley University did their best to unseat the 2016 national champion, Wayne State; however, the Wildcats proved to be too strong and added another National Championship title with a final score of 46-26. In a seesaw game, Gustavus Adolphus came from behind to tie the score 36-36 in the final minute of regulation for 3rd/4th place which forced an overtime. After two 10-minute periods in overtime, York was able to add the game winning try by Amanda Tondin and sealed the win followed by a conversion from teammate Allison Schaefer. The final score was 43-36.Leanna Rosberg of Wayne State College was named MVP.
Other awards given:
HEART & SOUL
Yoanna Rodriguez – Bentley University (top left)Ashley Arena – York College of Pennsylvania (top right)
Sabrina Smith – Gustavus Adolphus College (bottom left)Sam Warneke – Wayne State College (bottom right)
ALL-CHAMPIONSHIP 15s TEAM
Sabrina Smith – Gustavus AdolphusTory Franciosi – Gustavus AdolphusMelissa Robertson – York CollegeMadeline Harder – York CollegeAmanda Tondin – York CollegeLexie MacQuarrie – Bentley UniversityYoanna Rodriguez – Bentley UniversityEmma Santosuosso – Bentley UniversityChristine Miranda – Bentley UniversityJulia Baxter – Wayne State CollegeAnna Fleecs – Wayne State CollegeTurner MacPhee – Wayne State CollegeShelby Brown – Wayne State CollegeLeanna Rosberg – Wayne State CollegeSam Warneke – Wayne State College