Conference rivalries were on full display last weekend across the nation. Though some teams look strong enough to maintain their dominance through the fall, there's still a lot of rugby to be played before the ACRC Bowl Series in Charlotte (Nov. 20-22).
Big 10: Indiana Overwhelms Purdue
It was never in doubt in Bloomington, as IU jumped out to a 47-0 lead at the half on the way to a 92-0 defeat of Purdue.
Indiana 92- Purdue 0 »
Rugby East: Iona Defeats Bonnies
Head Coach Bruce McLane and the Iona Gaels led by Tyler Ringwood defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies and Head Coach Clarence Picard by a score of 33-10.
Iona Defeats Bonnies 33-10 »
Mid-American: Miami U. Over Ball State
After an early second-half surge from the Redhawks, Ball State scored three straight tries to end the game but Miami held on to earn the one-point victory.
Miami Edges Bll State 28-27 »
SCRC: Tennessee Trounces Vandy
Rugby Vols move to 2-0 in conference play and 3-0 overall with a decisive 72-3 victory over Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt 3 @ Tennessee 72 »
Keystone: Villanova Defeats West Chester
Villanova Rugby celebrates a big win over Keystone Rugby Conference rivals West Chester University. Nova led by Logan Khelil and Billy Gordon was able to overpower the Golden Rams 41-12.
Villanova Defeats West Chester 41-12 »
ECRC: Boston College Continues to Roll
Boston College defeated Northeastern by a lopsided score of 55-0. BC played clean and focused while celebrating parents' weekend at home.
Boston College 55- Northeastern 0 »
MARC: Rowan Dominates in Victory over Lehigh
Rowan University pulls off the big win over Lehigh, 68-0, to assert themselves as strong contenders for the MARC conference title.
Lehigh 0 @ Rowan 68 »
