UTSA went 4-0 / Photo: Nicolas Stephens
The Texas Rugby Union kicked off its college 7s series in Houston last weekend, and will continue with three more events.
Twelve teams across Texas and Oklahoma are involved in the series, and they include Division I, Division II and NSCRO programs. The series results will determine which teams represent the region at USA Rugby’s DI and DII College 7s National Championship (May 22-24, Charlotte, N.C.) and the NSCRO 7s National Championship (April 25-26, Raleigh, N.C.).
During round one, 11 of the 12 committed teams (UT El Paso did not show) traveled to Houston for the series opener. The tournament format does not feed into a championship match and final places, but rather, teams play four games and standings points are banked. North Texas and UT San Antonio went 4-0 last Saturday and lead the standings with 12 points apiece. Texas A&M and Texas went 3-1, while another four teams went 2-2 for eight points. Full results and standings below.
The series will resume on March 7 in Norman, Okla., followed by a third stop in Austin on April 4. There is also an April 25 event on the calendar, but it conflicts with NSCRO nationals.
TEXAS 7s SERIES #1
Feb. 8, Houston
North Texas 17-0 Texas Tech
North Texas 19-0 Angelo State
North Texas 31-14 Oklahoma
North Texas 32-5 LeTourneau
UT San Antonio 17-5 Angelo State
UT San Antonio 21-19 Oklahoma
UT San Antonio 25-17 Texas Tech
UT San Antonio 39-5 LeTourneau
Texas A&M 15-12 Texas
Texas A&M 19-0 Texas State
Texas A&M 31-5 Houston
Texas 26-7 Sam Houston State
Texas 27-5 Texas State
Texas 31-5 Houston
Sam Houston State 14-12 Texas A&M
Sam Houston State 28-0 Houston
Oklahoma 40-19 Texas Tech
Oklahoma 42-0 LeTourneau
Angelo State 24-17 Texas Tech
Angelo State 44-0 LeTourneau
Texas State 14-12 Sam Houston State
Texas State 50-5 Houston
TEXAS 7s STANDINGS
