April 10, 2007
BERKELEY -
The field is set for Pools A and B of the national collegiate playoffs, hosted by California at Witter Rugby Field April 20-22. Action begins Friday at noon with Minnesota against Cal Poly, while the Golden Bears commence their postseason journey at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 21, against New Mexico.
If Cal, the No. 1 seed, beats the Lobos on Saturday, the Bears will play the winner of Harvard vs. San Diego State on Sunday, April 22, at 2 p.m. in their bid to win Pool A and earn a semifinal berth at the national championships, hosted by Stanford May 4-5.
Pool A features Cal, New Mexico, Harvard and San Diego State, while Pool B includes Brigham Young, Wyoming, Minnesota and Cal Poly (see match schedule below). The two pool winners who emerge from Berkeley with join the Pool C and D winners, competing the same weekend at Penn State, to comprise the four national semifinalists.
Rounds of 16 and 8 at Witter Rugby Field:
(all times Pacific)
April 20:
Minnesota vs. Cal Poly, 12:00 p.m.
BYU vs. Wyoming, 2:00 p.m.
April 21:
Cal vs. New Mexico, 10:00 a.m.
San Diego State vs. Harvard, 12:00 p.m.
BYU/Wyoming Loser vs. Minnesota/Cal Poly Loser, 2:00 p.m.
BYU/Wyoming Winner vs. Minnesota/Cal Poly Winner, 4:00 p.m. (Semifinal Qualifier)
April 22:
Cal/New Mexico Loser vs. SD State/Harvard Loser, 12:00 p.m.
Cal/New Mexico Winner vs. SD State/Harvard Winner, 2:00 p.m. (Semifinal Qualifier)
Semifinals: May 4, Stanford, TBD
Championship: May 5, Stanford, TBD
