MORAGA, Calif. - The Saint Mary's rugby team has advanced to the Division I-A college semifinals after defeating Utah last weekend. The Gaels host Arkansas State in a national semifinal on Saturday, May 12 at noon on the Moraga campus.

The Gaels defeated Utah 24-15 to advance to the semifinals. Brigham Young defeated UCLA and will play Life in the other quarterfinal at Life University.

Saint Mary's is attempting to advance to the national championship on Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy, Utah.