Blugolds Chase Third National Championship

The UW-Eau Claire Blugolds are on the brink of an extraordinary achievement, chasing their third national championship in just four years after a commanding 59-7 semi-final victory over Binghamton. The Blugolds wasted no time asserting their dominance, with center Margaret Behnke scoring an early try to set the tone, ultimately building a 25-0 lead by halftime. Their relentless first-half pressure saw further tries from scrum-half Brianna Maurer, number 8 Kahlyn Geiger, flanker Breanna Bauer, and hooker Olivia George. The scoring spree continued in the second half, highlighted by George completing an impressive hat trick, alongside additional tries from Militza Sanchez, Elyse Rogers, Jeanne Mondejar-Rodriguez, and a brace from fly-half Elizabeth Crawford. Binghamton's only points came late in the match from fly-half Madison Cornell's try and conversion. This dominant performance propels the Blugolds into a highly anticipated championship showdown against Coast Guard tomorrow, December 7, 2025, at 1:30 PM EST, promising an exciting display of collegiate talent for US rugby fans streaming live on tv.ncr.rugby.