High-flying offenses highlight Women’s DIII Semifinal Saturday

The Women's DIII National Semifinals are set for December 6th, promising high-octane rugby from four formidable teams. Cinderella Siena secured their first-ever Nationals trip by stunning Wisconsin-Platteville 29-17 and dominating Northern Michigan 67-36, highlighted by Olivia McQuhae’s sensational seven-try outing. They now face last year’s runners-up, Colorado School of Mines, led by All-American Aliya Lynn, who dominated North Dakota 59-5. On the other side, defending champions Endicott, with Colleen Mitchell scoring five tries in their 52-17 win over Colby, face East Stroudsburg in a fiery rematch. Seeking redemption for last year's 91-point semifinal loss, the Warriors demonstrated potent attack with an astonishing 140-0 rout of Hofstra, powered by Ashlyn Mugavero and All-American Julie Nilsen. These high-stakes matchups underscore the burgeoning talent and thrilling competition in US collegiate rugby, making them essential viewing.