Women's rugby finished second at the Collegiate Rugby Association of America (CRAA) Sevens National Championship May 3-4 in Houston, Texas. The Lions fell to Harvard 17-12 in the final match on Saturday.
 
After falling to the Crimson 17-10 in the first round of pool play on Friday, Lindenwood rebounded for three straight victories, earning a 19-0 shutout over Long Island University, and then back-to-back 29-12 wins over Sacred Heart and Penn State.
 
With a 3-1 mark, the Lions finished second in the pool, setting up a semifinal match-up against Dartmouth College. Lindenwood outlasted the Big Green 24-19 to advance to the championship game against Harvard.

Standout players included Amy Brice, Demi Allen, and Jet Metz. Brice scored seven tries and assisted on several others.
 
The CRAA Sevens National Championship featured the top 10, sevens teams from across the country. Women's rugby appeared at the event, the final for the Lions this season, after just eight trainings in the discipline due to the XV's post-season ending on April 14.
 
Pool Play: 
Harvard University - 10-17
Long Island University - 19-0
Sacred Heart University - 29-12
Penn State - 29-12
 
Semifinal:
Dartmouth College 24-19
 
Final:
Harvard University - 12-17
 
Tries:
Amy Brice - 7
Jet Metz - 4
Madison Jersey - 4
Tanaka Kanyepi - 3
Ava Denner - 1 
 
Lineup: 
Madison Jersey
Amy Brice
Demi Allen 
Makenna Bailey
Makena Taumoepeau
Sophie O'Cain 
Jet Metz
Tanaka Kanyepi
Claire Ferguson
Branwen Saville
Joselin Lopez
Ava Denner
Stella Barbera 
Lucia Del Campo Andres
Brianna Beath
Jadyn Collins