HOUSTON — The Roger Williams University women's rugby team traveled to Houston this past weekend for the National Collegiate Rugby (NCR) Division II 15s National Championships, placing third overall.
 
After dropping their semifinal matchup, the Hawks fell to the eventual National Champions UW-Eau Claire, 44-0.
 
After falling to the Blugolds on Saturday, the Hawks rebounded for a 48-10 victory over Wayne State in the Third-Place match. 
 
Captain Tiana Adams (Rochester, N.H.) had a hat trick while co-captain Casey Dunbar (West Nyack, N.Y.) was a key member of the Hawk defense, throughout the entire weekend, coming up with key stops. Sarah Gray (Freeport, Maine) had a pair of tries and had a total of four conversions, while prop Lexi Holmes (Plymouth, Mass.) had a strong defensive effort and had a try of her own.
 
The Hawks awarded Dunbar with the Heart and Soul Award, which recognizes a player who epitomizes Roger Williams rugby.
 
The Blugolds defeated Marquette, 78-0, in the title game taking home the Division II National Championship.
 
Roger Williams (7-1) closes the 15s season with a third-place finish. The Hawks will now turn their attention to 7s play in the spring, where they will look to defend their National Title from last May.