Rugby gains traction as women's sport at Iowa
The University of Iowa Women’s Rugby Club, started by nursing students 23 years ago, grows in popularity per Coach Chuck Furness. Iowa and Luther plus five other Iowa colleges field teams, with 285 college sides listed nationally. most are clubs.
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Rugby social scene drives Iowa women’s rugby club
The piece highlights the social bond and competitive drive of Iowa women rugby players led by Mandy Maass and Suzie Green. It details players’ diverse athletics backgrounds, club dynamics after coaching changes, and coach Chuck Furness’s influence while noting the team’s 1-6-1 record.
Two rising stars shine in big road wins
Tamika Catchings of Tennessee and Anne O'Neil of Illinois starred in separate upset wins over ranked opponents. Catchings posted 19 points 18 rebounds and 6 assists as Tennessee beat Texas 67 59 while O'Neil scored 19 points 8 of 8 at the line with 4 assists 3 steals and 6 rebounds in Illinois 92 74 rout of Missouri in St Louis.
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Seton Hall Holds Off Central Connecticut On Postponed Game
Darius Lane scores 26 and Eddie Griffin 21 points with 10 rebounds as 11th ranked Seton Hall defeats Central Connecticut 84-73 in East Rutherford New Jersey. The contest was moved from Saturday due to a snowstorm as Seton Hall prepares for its Big East opener versus Providence.
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Bulls Hold Off Nets in 86 77 Victory
Elton Brand led Chicago with 31 points and 16 rebounds as the Bulls survived a late Nets rally to beat New Jersey 86 77. Aaron Williams added 16 points and 14 rebounds before fouling out, while Ron Mercer had 18 for Chicago.
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