The 2018 College Nationals was the 23rd Women's College Nationals. The College Nationals was a team handball tournament to determine the College National Champion from 2018 from the US.
The Pennsylvania State University won their first title in their first season of handball competition. They formed their team with help from the runner-up from West Point only one year ago in April.
Venues The championship was played at two venues at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York.
West Point West PointArvin Gymnasium2nd floorArvin Gymnasium4th floorCapacity: ?Capacity: ?
Modus
The four teams played first a round robin. Game duration 2x20min + 5min break.
The first plays against the 4th and 2nd against the 3rd of the Group stage the semis. Game duration 2x25min + 10min break.
The losers of the semis play a small final. Game duration 2x25min + 10min break.
The winners of the semis play the final. Game duration 2x30min + 10min break.
Results Source: Group stage
Championship
Semifinals
Small Final
Final
Final ranking Rank Team Pennsylvania State University West Point Black University of North Carolina4 West Point Gold
Awards Source: Most Valuable Player:Ansley DavenportWest Point GoldMost Valuable Goalkeeper:Fredrikke JohansenPennsylvania State UniversityTop Scorer:Ansley DavenportWest Point Gold
All Americans Source: 1st team Maddy HindermyerPennsylvania State UniversityRachel McGrathUniversity of North CarolinaNatalie NepaWest Point Black
2nd team Maria Carolina AraujoPennsylvania State UniversityMary Lauren MicouPennsylvania State UniversityLeah SuydamPennsylvania State UniversityMaddie KeanePennsylvania State UniversityPaulina PowierzaUniversity of North CarolinaEllie CahillUniversity of North CarolinaDevon BillerUniversity of North CarolinaOlivia BeattieWest Point BlackChristina BouvierWest Point BlackAlanna SevertWest Point Gold
References
External links Competition Page