For Immediate Release

Tri-State Conference Rugby

Poughkeepsie, NY

Tuesday November 22, 2022

Men’s Division II Postseason

The Marist College Men won their first round NCR Playoff game defeating the U.S. Coast Guard Academy 32-31 and advanced to the Sweet 16 Round hosted at Reading, PA. The Red Foxes fell to Indiana University Pennsylvania (IUP) after leading at the half and scoring first in the second half. However, 5 cards of which 4 were against Marist in the space of 5 minutes left them at a serious disadvantage and the final score of 41-18 saw IUP advance.

Men’s Division III

Small College

Hofstra University Men won the Tri-State Conference Central Division and went on to the NCR Small College Round of 16 playoffs and faced the University of Maine. However, they were well beaten by Maine 55-19. The next day Hofstra bounced back to finish third in the northeast defeating SUNY-Geneseo 45-24.

Challenge Bowl Series

The SUNY-Maritime College Men had a tough weekend in the NCR Challenge Bowl series facing 4 teams and finishing 0-4. Results: Keene State 17 v 5 SUNY-Maritime; Mass. Maritime 17 v 15 SUNY-Maritime; LeMoyne 42 v 0 SUNY-Maritime; and Bryant University 31 v 7 SUNY-Maritime College.

All these teams extended their fall season and gained valuable game experience that will no doubt serve them well in the future. Thanks are due to all the players and coaches for their efforts representing the Tri-State Conference.