Final Four Showdown: Colby, MiraCosta, Endicott, and

The National Collegiate Rugby Women's Division III National Championship is down to its final four, with Colby, MiraCosta College, Endicott, and Colorado School of Mines clinching spots in Sunday's thrilling semifinals. Colby secured their berth defeating Wisconsin - Platteville 14-12 and Nazareth 31-22, fueled by center Leila Gerry's two crucial tries, and now face MiraCosta, who dominated Christopher Newport 27-5 behind prop Heavenly Afaese's two tries and a penalty try, then clinched a 26-15 win over Drury. On the other side, Endicott advanced past Colorado College 30-7, thanks to wing Colleen Mitchell's hat trick, and locked in their spot with a 17-12 victory over Niagara, setting up a highly anticipated rematch against Colorado School of Mines, who famously defeated Endicott in the DIII XVs final last December, adding significant pressure to Sunday's encounter. Catch all the DIII national championship action, including the 1:30 p.m. Sunday final, on NCR TV with a $19.99 weekend pass.