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Championships

Falcons fall to Tennessee, 21-15, in national championship

Sentinel-Tribune · Bradley Sexton · December 14, 2025

BGSU led 15-14 late before Tennessee scored the winning try in the final two minutes. Phillip Tracy scored twice and Joey Apel added a conversion and a penalty. It was the Falcons' fifth national championship game in ten years.

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Championships

BGSU rugby reaches national championship game

Sentinel-Tribune · December 12, 2025

No. 7 BGSU (10-3) reached its second straight national final after wins over Babson (55-3), Virginia Tech (71-24), and Louisville (26-21), setting up a rematch of the 2021 final against unbeaten No. 1 Tennessee in Houston.

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Match reports

NCR D1AA Semis: Bowling Green Needs OT, Tennessee Rolls

Goff Rugby Report · Alex Goff · December 7, 2025

After losing to Louisville twice in the regular season, BGSU beat the Cardinals 26-21 in the national semifinal when flanker Harvey Harris scored in sudden-death overtime. Zach Szepiela, Evan Holderer, and Phil Tracey scored tries and Joey Apel kicked penalties.

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