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Saturday, November 16
Hanover, NH
12 p.m.
Brown University
at
Dartmouth (No. 1 seed)
Photo by: Tamar Kreitman
Women's Rugby Set to Play Dartmouth in NIRA Semi-Finals
11/6/2024 3:58:00 PM | Women's Rugby
HANOVER, N.H. – The Brown Bears (4-2-1) earned the No. 4 seed in the NIRA playoffs and will face the No. 1 seed Dartmouth Big Green (7-0-0) in a rematch of the regular season finale. The game will take place on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. at Dartmouth, with the winner of this game advancing to the championship.
Brown was defeated by Dartmouth on Nov. 2, by a score of 60-19. Despite the loss, it was the most points scored by the Bears against Dartmouth in rugby 15s since 2014.
Dartmouth's 327 season points scored is the most in the conference, while Brown is third in points scored with 269. Dartmouth also boasts the best defense, only allowing 74 points on the season. Brown allowed 161 points, good for sixth fewest.
No. 2 seed Harvard will host No. 3 Army in the other semi-final game. Brown's two losses on the season were to the top seeds, Harvard and Dartmouth.
The Bears will look to give Dartmouth their first loss of the year and advance to the championship for the first time in team history.
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Brown was defeated by Dartmouth on Nov. 2, by a score of 60-19. Despite the loss, it was the most points scored by the Bears against Dartmouth in rugby 15s since 2014.
Dartmouth's 327 season points scored is the most in the conference, while Brown is third in points scored with 269. Dartmouth also boasts the best defense, only allowing 74 points on the season. Brown allowed 161 points, good for sixth fewest.
No. 2 seed Harvard will host No. 3 Army in the other semi-final game. Brown's two losses on the season were to the top seeds, Harvard and Dartmouth.
The Bears will look to give Dartmouth their first loss of the year and advance to the championship for the first time in team history.
BROWN UNIVERSITY SPORTS FOUNDATION
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the backbone of our athletics program, playing a crucial role in enhancing the student-athlete experience. This is possible through philanthropic support from our alumni, parents, fans, and friends. Your gift through the Sports Foundation can immediately impact today's Brown Bears, helping them excel in the classroom, in competition, and, most importantly, in the community. Please click here to learn more about how you can support the Bears.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on X and @BrownU_Bears on Instagram. Like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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