Play Overseas Athletes Crowned National Champions

Play Overseas athletes crowned National Champions at BUCS Big Wednesday 2024!

Embarking on a postgraduate year in the UK marks a monumental achievement for student-athletes who are dedicated to both their sporting careers and academic pursuits.

The experience allows students to not only continue playing competing at a high level in their sport, but work toward a master’s degree whilst achieving valuable life skills that will serve them well beyond their college years.

Every year, we extend our free support to hundreds of student-athletes from diverse sporting backgrounds as they navigate the transition to study and compete overseas.

Our athletes come to us with a diverse range of ambitions, spanning both their sporting endeavors and academic aspirations. For many, achieving the ultimate goal—a national title—becomes a reality.

Today, we celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of four National UK University Champions recently crowned at BUCS Big Wednesday 2024.

Robbie Guglielmo is a National UK University Lacrosse Champion Mercy College graduate, Robbie helped his UK university team claim the BUCS National Championship title in a dramatic final against local university rivals. Completing an undefeated season, Robbie secured a league and cup double in his postgraduate season overseas, having won the competitive Premier North Division title earlier this year.
	University of North Texas Graduate, Taylor’s undefeated volleyball season Volleyball player, Taylor Litteken completed her flawless season overseas this week by adding a national title to her resume. After winning the BUCS Premier North Division (10-0), Taylor delivered one last superb performance in the BUCS National Championship Final to secure a league and cup double.
Elijah claims back-to-back UK University National Basketball Championships Second year master’s student, Elijah Bailey claimed his second National title in as many years when he lifted the National Championship trophy at his home campus. Following a huge three point shot late in the fourth quarter to give his team the lead, Elijah and his team held on to take the biggest award in UK university men;s basketball, National Championship.
	Dynasty for Jax as he completes National Football Championship three-peat Third year bachelor’s student, Jax Crawford became part of his own dynasty this week when he lifted his third straight UK University National Football Championship. Since arriving in 2018, Jax has been part of a dominant team and after another historic season, he leaves the UK a three time BUCS Premier North Division winner and three-time National Champion.

A special mention to our UK University National Finalists

Tennis player Emma reaches National Championship final Florida Gulf Coast University graduate, Emma reached the BUCS National Tennis Championship finals after an excellent season. The International Business master’s student will now turn her attention to the Singles Championships where she has one last shot at a national title.
	Quarterback Michael Ruisch leads his team to National Football Final Former Susquehanna University quarterback, Michael Ruisch has enjoyed an impressive debut season overseas. With his experience and leadership, Michael led his side all the way to the UK University National Football Final and has left a lasting impact on his university team.
An undefeated regular season for Bianca, Alaina, and Kelysian Volleyball teammates Bianca Smalls (Frostburg State University), Alaina Monroe (Savannah State University), and Kelysian Warmington (University of Winnipeg) have enjoyed an incredible postgraduate season together. Following an impeccable regular season (10-0) that clinched the Western Tier 1 Division title, the girls are back in action next week for an eagerly awaited Premier Division playoff match.

We’re still recruiting for the upcoming Fall 2024 entry date!

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