Women's DI-AA Final Four Locked

The Women’s DI-AA Collegiate Rugby Championship is heating up, with the electrifying Final Four now set for Sunday's semifinals. Defending champions Northeastern will battle an undefeated Arizona State squad, while a highly anticipated Rocky Mountain showdown pits Colorado State against Colorado. Both Colorado teams pulled off impressive upsets to reach this stage, with the No. 4 Rams stunning top-seed James Madison 17-12, and the seventh-seeded Buffs taking down No. 2 Iowa 28-14 in commanding fashion. Northeastern, powered by wing Jolene Russo's two tries, secured close wins against Utah State (17-7) and Boise State (10-7), while Arizona State dominated its path, including a 34-5 rout of NC State and a 17-0 shutout over Ohio State. While her team didn't make the Final Four, Ashtyn Kelly of North Carolina leads the tournament in scoring with five tries and five conversions, totaling 35 points, highlighting the incredible individual talent on display. This fierce competition, culminating in the championship at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday (available via NCR TV's $19.99 pass), showcases the pinnacle of collegiate women's rugby and provides a thrilling glimpse into the future of US rugby talent.