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Sunday, April 27
Boyds, Md.
12:27 p.m.
Brown University
19
vs
7
Penn State
Photo by: Taylor Barber
Women's Rugby Wins CRC Championship For Third Consecutive Season
4/27/2025 4:58:00 PM | Women's Rugby
BOYDS, Md. – The Brown Bears women's rugby team entered the day seeking their third consecutive Collegiate Rugby Championship 7s Title. After defeating Penn State in the semifinals 19-7, they went on to defeat Army in the championship by a score of 19-7. It was the third consecutive year in which they've defeated Army in the final game to win the championship.
Nikki Lynch scored two tries in the first match against Penn State. Laryssa Barbosa scored a try as well, with Julia Murray executing two conversions. They cruised to a 19-7 victory over the Nittany Lions.
In the championship match, Army started off strong, taking a 7-0 lead. It was all Brown after that, as Laryssa Barbosa scored another two tries and Murray added two conversions. Akilah Cathey scored a try before the buzzer to secure the victory 19-7.
"We could not be more proud of our whole squad, led by three amazing seniors, Aziza Alford, Akilah Cathey, and Nikki Lynch," said Kathleen Flores women's rugby head coach Rosalind Chou. "They all showed up with so much heart and intensity and dominated defensively. They have left quite a legacy."
BOX SCORES
Penn State (W, 19-7)
First Half
3:00 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 5-0 Brown
3:30 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 7-0 Brown
5:30 – Penn State Try – 7-5 Brown
6:00 – Penn State Conversion – 7-7 Tied
Second Half
8:30 – Brown Try (Barbosa) – 12-7 Brown
8:53 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 14-7 Brown
11:20 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 19-7 Brown
FINAL: 19-7 Brown
Army (W, 19-7)
First Half
0:48 – Army Try – 5-0 Army
1:08 – Army Conversion – 7-0 Army
5:06 – Brown Try (Barbosa) – 7-5 Army
5:44 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 7-7 Tied
Second Half
8:15 – Brown Try (Barbosa) – 12-7 Brown
8:52 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 14-7 Brown
13:00 – Brown Try (Cathey) – 19-7 Brown
FINAL: 19-7 Brown
Gallery: (4-27-2025) Women's Rugby CRC 7s
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Nikki Lynch scored two tries in the first match against Penn State. Laryssa Barbosa scored a try as well, with Julia Murray executing two conversions. They cruised to a 19-7 victory over the Nittany Lions.
In the championship match, Army started off strong, taking a 7-0 lead. It was all Brown after that, as Laryssa Barbosa scored another two tries and Murray added two conversions. Akilah Cathey scored a try before the buzzer to secure the victory 19-7.
"We could not be more proud of our whole squad, led by three amazing seniors, Aziza Alford, Akilah Cathey, and Nikki Lynch," said Kathleen Flores women's rugby head coach Rosalind Chou. "They all showed up with so much heart and intensity and dominated defensively. They have left quite a legacy."
BOX SCORES
Penn State (W, 19-7)
First Half
3:00 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 5-0 Brown
3:30 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 7-0 Brown
5:30 – Penn State Try – 7-5 Brown
6:00 – Penn State Conversion – 7-7 Tied
Second Half
8:30 – Brown Try (Barbosa) – 12-7 Brown
8:53 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 14-7 Brown
11:20 – Brown Try (Lynch) – 19-7 Brown
FINAL: 19-7 Brown
Army (W, 19-7)
First Half
0:48 – Army Try – 5-0 Army
1:08 – Army Conversion – 7-0 Army
5:06 – Brown Try (Barbosa) – 7-5 Army
5:44 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 7-7 Tied
Second Half
8:15 – Brown Try (Barbosa) – 12-7 Brown
8:52 – Brown Conversion (Murray) – 14-7 Brown
13:00 – Brown Try (Cathey) – 19-7 Brown
FINAL: 19-7 Brown
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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