The 2023 final of the Tri-State Women’s 7s Championship was a repeat of 2022 with Columbia University facing Fairfield University. It turned out to be Ground Hog day as the New York City school repeated as champions taking the title with a score of 24-15.

The 7s Championship was hosted by Stony Brook University and fortunately the weather cooperated and there was no rain and the players were also grateful for the cloudy skies and comfortable temperature.

The top 4 seeds in the tournament based on last year’s finish headed each group with Columbia winning Group A going 3-0, Marist College winning Group B 3-0, Vassar College winning Group C 3-0 and Fairfield University winning Group D 3-0. All these teams won their respective quarterfinals and advanced to the semifinals.

Marist College gave the Ivy leaguers a run for their money and in a well contested game Columbia prevailed 27-10. In the other semifinal Fairfield scored late in the first half to lead 5-0 and in a defensive battle that was all that was needed.

In the Championship game the back and forth was a credit to both teams and Columbia took the title 24-15.

Congratulations to both teams as they advance to the College Rugby Association of America (CRAA) Championship to be held in Texas in May.