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112 Individual National π - 37 Team National π - 569 All-Americans - 18 MSC π - 5 SSAC π - 4 AAC π
Joined March 2009
Beyond excited for the new video board in the Upper Gym! We canβt wait to have our fans enjoy the new facility!!
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We would like to welcome Matt McCutcheon to the @Lifeuwrestling Family!! McCutcheon will join as a Graduate Assistant for the program after a successful career with @pennstateWREST!
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ππ and CONGRATULATIONS to Harley Wheeler from the @MLifeRugby team on receiving the Rudy Scholz Award, which is awarded to the best collegiate rugby player in the country!! Wheeler joins an elite list of collegiate rugby players, as well as being the FIRST from @LifeUniversity!
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For leading the @LifeUTrack Men to the @NAIA Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Coach Dominic Demeritte has been recognized as the NAIA Men's Coach of the Year!!
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π¨CHAMPIONS!π¨ The @MLifeRugby team held on in the final minutes to capture their SECOND consecutive @D1ARugby National Championship over Cal 29-26!!
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New paint. New scoreboard. New speakers. New experience π¦
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We would like to congratulate former Running Eagle @Cam_Dolan on reaching 50 caps with @USARugby!! Dolan is joined on the @rugbyworldcup squad with former @MLifeRugby players @Aj_MacGinty, Dylan Fawsitt and Shaun Davies!! Check out the full article here:
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We are beyond proud to recognize @Lifeuwrestling head coach Omi Acosta on being named the Wrestling USA Magazine Coach of the Year!! This award is given to one coach across ALL collegiate divisions!! Congratulations Omi on this well deserved recognition!
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Introducing the new Eaglesβ Nest π. We canβt wait to see you all soon!
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π¨NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!π¨ The @MLifeRugby captured the 2018 @D1ARugby National Championship with a 60-5 victory over Cal!! Congratulations men!!
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In case you havenβt seen, the Upper Gym has been newly renovated and we are beyond excited to have our Running Eagles competing on this floor!!
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π¨CHAMPIONS!!π¨The @MLifeRugby club team claimed the @usaclubrugby National Championship with a 28-27 last minute victory over the Austin Blacks!!! Congratulations men! πΈ: @DoctorHawkPhoto
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Hawkins Announces Adrianna Dowdy as Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
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Life University Athletics Announces Construction for Wrestling Facility
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The @LifeUWWR team earns an honor heading into the @NAIA Tournament tomorrow, head coach Ashley Sword being recognized as the @nwcawrestling NAIA Women's Wrestling Coach of the Year!
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A sincere congratulations to @Lifeuwrestling head coach Omi Acosta on being named the @NAIA Coach of the Year!! He led the Running Eagles in claiming the program's FIRST National Championship over the weekend!!
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π¨CHAMPIONS!!π¨. No.2 @LifeUWWR team secures its first ever @NWCA_Duals Championship after the team pulled off a gritty, come from behind, 25-19, victory over top-ranked Campbellsville! Life U started the day in the semifinals with a 28-15 victory over No. 3 Southern Oregon!
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The @WLifeRugby team finishes the 2018 season as the @USARugby D1 Elite National Runner-Up. Congratulations on a fantastic season team!
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ππ and congratulations to @CoachEasley for being named the @HoopDirt @NAIA Coach of the Week!! Easley led the @LifeUMBB team to a 2-0 week that included upsets over the No. 6 and No. 10 team in the country to move to first in the @MidSouthSports!!
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ππ and congratulations to Duncan Van Schalkwyk and Harley Wheeler from @MLifeRugby on being named @USARugby 7s First Team All-Americans!! Mitch Wilson was also named to the Second Team!!
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ππ and well done to these members of @MLifeRugby for being honored at the @USARugby All-America camp!
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Kowalska Selected as Women's Basketball Head Coach
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OVERTIME WIN!!!. Your @LifeUMBB team pulled off the improbable Thursday night, coming from 11 down in the second half to send the game to overtime!! In OT, Devin Story continued his sensational performance, recording a season-high 36 points!!
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A huge congratulations to @Lifeuwrestling head coach Omi Acosta on being named the @MidSouthSports South-Division Coach of the Year after leading his team to back-to-back regular season and tournament titles!!
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A huge congratulations to our Director of Athletics, Jayme Pendergast, for getting named the 2022-23 SSAC Athletic Director of the Year!!
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Congratulations to our very own Director of Athletics Jayme Pendergast for receiving this year's @_WomenLeaders @Nike NAIA Executive of the Year Award!
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π¨CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND!!π¨ In the final moments of the @USARugby D1 Elite Semifinal, Whitney Wilson went for points off a penalty from 15 meters out to lift @WLifeRugby over Penn State 17-15 to advance to the National Championship tomorrow!!!
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. @Lifeuwrestling Head Coach Omi Acostaβs statement following the teamβs @NAIA National Title
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Your @MidSouthSports Outdoor Track & Field Coach of the Year for both the men and women: Dominic Demerrite!!
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WEβVE GOT A CHAMPION!! Orum wins the 125 lbs title for @Lifeuwrestling at the @NAIA Nationals!
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From our family to yours, Happy Holidays Running Eagles!!
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Cabrera Announced as New Women's Lacrosse Head Coach
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The @Lifeuwrestling head coach Omi Acosta finished tied for 10th in the @InterMat Coach of the Year voting!! Earning @NAIA Coach of the Year, Acosta earned his spot on the list that included collegiate coaches from every division around the country!! β‘οΈ:
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As an update to a previous post after recalculating votes, the @LifeUTrack team's O'Neil Wright has been recognized as the @USTFCCCA @NAIA Co-Men's Assistant Coach of the Year!
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Two Running Eagles Earn Titles as Team Finishes 2nd at NAIA Nationals
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The No. 2 nationally ranked @Lifeuwrestling team dominated Montreat 49 to -1 in the 2020 home opener!! Christ (2:41), Eichert (4:57), Thompson (1:52) and Lanham (1:25) each pinned their opponents with the match ending with three consecutive pin falls!!
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For the FIRST time in program history, the @Lifeuwrestling team has been named a @nwcawrestling Scholar All-American Team!!! The Running Eagles placed 13th in the country with a 3.154 cumulative GPA!!! Well done men!
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ππ to Antwan Maxwell from the @LifeUMBB team on being named the @MidSouthSports Player of the Week! Maxwell averaged 17.7 points and 15 rebounds per game in a 3-0 week for the Running Eagles!! He totaled two double-doubles and season highs in points (24) and rebounds (16)!!
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More upgrades! New study hall look! We canβt wait to have everyone back on campus!
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National Champions - Men's Rugby Dominates Cal to Claim National Title
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"I wouldn't have played for USA or be a pro rugby player if it wasn't for Life University Rugby," - @Aj_MacGinty (@MLifeRugby) Read the full story from @FloRugby here β‘οΈ:
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!π¨ No. 7 @Lifeuwrestling toppled No. 4 Nationally Ranked Providence 25-16 to advance to the @nwcawrestling National Duals Semifinals! The Running Eagles will face No. 2 nationally ranked @INTechWarriors tomorrow on mat eight at 9 AM!
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HISTORY IN THE MAKING!! π±π₯ . Life University's @Lifeuwrestling team and @lifeuwwr team become the first DUO to be simultaneously crowned as both the men's and women's @nwcawrestling National Dual Champions!! π
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The (RV) @LifeUMBB team finished the 2019 Running Eagles Classic 2-0 and improved to 4-0 on the year with a 75-68 win over Wilberforce!! Maxwell tallied a double-double on 21 points and 15 boards as Hernandez added 19!! Burnett (16) and Gamble (12) also finished in double digits!
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Life U Athletics Announces Addition of Men's Lacrosse and Women's Flag Football in 2023-24
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π¨COACH OF THE YEAR!π¨. After claiming the @MidSouthSports South Division regular season title for a second straight season and the MSC South Tournament title, head @Lifeuwrestling coach Omi Acosta was named the MSC South Coach of the Year!
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!π¨. No. 6 @LifeUwlax busts the @NAIA Tournament bracket with a 15-14 upset over No. 3 Reinhardt!! Legaspi led the Running Eagles with five goals and the game-winner!! Ricci finished with two goals and four assists as Clum tallied the hat-trick!!
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For her dominant efforts this year, including winning the 109 lbs. division at the @MidSouthSports Tournament, the @LifeUWWR team's Peyton Prussin earned MSC Wrestler of the Year honors!!
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We would also like to congratulate Justin Johnson from the @MLifeRugby team who was drafted No. 6 overall in the @usmlr Collegiate Draft!! Johnson will be joining the @NEFreeJacks!
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Didn't see it live? Relive the final 10.5 seconds of tonight's @LifeUMBB win over Cumberland!!. Kelly with the dish out to Ferrell for the W!!. #SCTop10 #NAIATopPlays
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!π¨. The No. 9 @LifeUwlax team used a pair of goals in the final three minutes to earn the 14-12 win over No. 7 Marian!! This marks the FIRST @MidSouthSports win in program-history as Le and Ricci each added four goals for the Running Eagles!!
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π¨PROGRAM RECORD!π¨ The @Lifeuwrestling soared up to No. 3 in the fourth edition of the @NAIA Men's Wrestling Coaches' Top 20 Poll!! The team has four men ranked in the top five in the country, and this marks the highest ranking the program has achieved in school history!
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. @Lifeuwrestling Head Coach Omi Acosta speaks following the programs historic day one at the @NAIA National Tournament
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π¨CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND!π¨ The No. 1 @MLifeRugby team again battled from behind to defeat Lindenwood 27-19 in the @D1ARugby Semifinal!! The Running Eagles advance to the National Championship in a rematch of last years final against @CalVarsityRugby next Saturday!!
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Life University and the entire volleyball community mourns the loss of Carlos. His passion, love and contagious smile will truly be missed.
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!π¨. The @LifeUMSOC team took down No. 6 nationally ranked Lindsey Wilson 1-0 to improve to 5-0 in @MidSouthSports play!! Jules provided the lone goal of the match!! This marks the highest ranked @NAIA team the Running Eagles have defeated in program history!!
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ROAD VICTORY!!. The @LifeUwbb team claim a 69-52 victory over Fisk University, relying on an efficient shooting day (40.6%)! Olivia Delk and Eva Carolina Singleton led the Running Eagles' charge scoring 17 and 14 points, respectively!
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!!π¨ For the first time in program history, the women's @LIFEUVolleyball took down No. 10 nationally ranked Lindsey Wilson 3-2 in @MidSouthSports action!! Allen led the way for the Running Eagles with 23 kills and 18 digs!! Zimmerman added 19 in the @naia win!!
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We would like to welcome Kitt Wagner Ruiz as the Assistant Coach and Corinne Heavner as a Graduate Assistant to the @WLifeRugby Family!
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π¨New Signage!!π¨.Continuing the additions on campus, we are proud to recognize our rugby, cross country and track and field programs for their national championships!! Head down to Lupo Family Field to see the additions in progress!!
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For the Women's Sport Student-Athlete of the Year we have the @LifeUWWR team's Peyton Prussin!!
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Congratulations to @LifeUWWR Head Coach Ashley Flavin for being a recipient for the @nwcawrestling Trailblazer Award! . The Trailblazer Award has been created to honor those who have worked tirelessly and have paved the way for womenβs wrestling at the collegiate level.
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Life U Athletics Headed to Southern States Athletic Conference in 2022-23
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CHAMPION!! π€©. HUGE congratulations to Jamilah McBryde for being named this yearβs 143 LB @NAIA NATIONAL CHAMPION! π₯
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Congratulations to the 8 members of @MLifeRugby on this accomplishment! Well done men ππ
The @d1amidsouth Conference has selected their All Conference Teams for the 2017/18 Season. ποΈ Β»
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CHAMPIONS!! . The @lifeumrugby team brings back a national title to Marietta with a 24-19 win over Lindenwood in the @Rugby7CC National Championship!!
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DUBS!!! π€©. Your @LifeUMBB team earns an opening night win over Columbia International tonight as sophomore standout Joshua Ward led the team with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists!! π€π
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For leading her team to an undefeated duals record this season, the @LifeUWWR team's head coach Ashley Flavin was recognized by the @MidSouthSports as the Co-Coach of the Year!!
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In the 2020 home opener, the @LifeUMBB team downed Thomas 88-70! Hart led the Running Eagles with 29 points, five assists and three steals! Moore totaled 13 points with nine boards and three blocks! Cook added 12 with five boards and two assists!
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!π¨. The (RV) @LifeUMBB outscored No. 19 Lindsey Wilson 46-29 in the second half to pull off the @MidSouthSports upset 72-57!! Joyner tallied a double-double on 18 points and 10 rebounds as Maxwell finished with a team-high 24! Horton added 11 in the win!
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The No. 7 @Lifeuwrestling team downed No. 2 Indiana Tech 25-13 to advance to the @nwcawrestling National Duals Championship!! The Running Eagles will face No. 1 @VikingAthletics at 12 PM on mat 6!
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π¨ NATIONAL CHAMPIONS π¨ . The @Lifeuwrestling team announced the champions at the @NAIA National Tournament!
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GAME WINNER!!. @LifeUwbb earns its first @MidSouthSports win of the year as Calsapeu hits the game-winner at the buzzer!! She finished the game with 22 points!
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ππ and CONGRATULATIONS to Chase Zemenak from the @Lifeuwrestling team on being named the @MidSouthSports Men's Wrestler of the Week!! He finished a flawless 4-0 with three upset victories that included defeating the No. 3 and No. 4 ranked wrestlers at the 141 weight class!!
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π¨GAME DAYπ¨ The @LifeUWSOC team will host No. 19 nationally ranked @GGCAthletics tonight on Lupo Family Field!!.β°: 7 PM.π: Marietta, Ga. π: .πΊ:
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HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Jamilah McBryde from the @LifeUWWR team for earning this week's @MidSouthSports Wrestler of the Week award! πͺ. McBryde was sensational at this year's @SoldierSaluteIA Tournament winning the 143 lbs bracket with a PIN over NCAA's #1 wrestler from Iowa! π
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The @LifeUMBB team started the 2019-20 season with a dominate 82-59 home victory over Southeastern Baptist! Gamble led the team with 19 points as Maxwell picked up a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards! Horton (15) and Ferguson (13) also finished in double figures!
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CHAMPIONS!!! πͺπͺ. Your #2 @Lifeuwrestling team pulls off the UPSET downing #1 Grand View to be crowned this year's @nwcawrestling National Dual Champions!! π₯
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A message from our Director of Athletics Jayme Pendergast in regards to recent events.
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π¨CHAMPION!!π¨. Brandon Orum from @Lifeuwrestling pulls off the upset in the @NAIA Finals to claim the program's third NAIA National Champion!!
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Life U is headed to the Round of 32!π€©. Hear from Head Coach @CoachEasley & standout guard Chaze Harris on todayβs 93-82 victory over Johnson! . @LifeUMBB is back in action tomorrow, March 15, at 3 p.m. EST against No. 5 seed & host Indiana Wesleyan.π₯
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π¨UPSET ALERT!!π¨. The @LifeUWSOC team upset (RV) Cumberland University 3-2 in double overtime on senior day!! The @NAIA golden goal was scored by Alexandra Collighan with just ten seconds on the clock!! Julia Vila Punset recorded seven saves in goal to secure the win!!
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KEEP ON ADVANCING!!. The @WLifeRugby team advances in the D1 Elite Tournament with a 29-20 victory over Central Washington in the tournament semifinals!
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KEY ROAD WIN!!. The No. 2 @Lifeuwrestling team defeated No. 3 Southeastern 23-15 on the road in a key @MidSouthSports victory as the Running Eagles won seven of the ten matches!! Myles Starke pulled off the upset over the No. 5 ranked wrestler at 184 lbs. in the win!!
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Your 2024 @nwcawrestling Coach of the Year! . Congratulations to Coach Omi Acosta of @Lifeuwrestling for earning his first ever NWCA Coach of the Year award! Acosta finished the year with an undefeated season in dual competition, while also claiming the NWCA National Duals Title!
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For the first time in his career, Steve Wilcosky has been named the @MidSouthSports Coach of the Year after leading his team to the MSC Regular Season Title with a 30-1 regular season!!
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πΈ from the championship! View the full album here:
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π¨CHAMPIONS!!π¨. For the second consecutive season, the club @MLifeRugby team claimed the @USARugby Elite Cup title with the 32-21 victory over the Chicago Lions!! Congrats men on finishing the season on top!! πΈ: @DoctorHawkPhoto
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Life U Athletics! ππ
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