Chicago, Ill. —- The Marian University rugby team successfully defended its Big Rivers Rugby Conference Tournament title on Saturday, defeating Aquinas 18-12 at J. Tyke Nollman Field, home of the Chicago Lions rugby club.

The Knights earn their second straight league title with the win, improving 7-3 overall on the season.

Marian rolls into NCR national tournament play next week, with the opening game taking place at home at Kuntz Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Stay tuned for opponent and game time updates.