Megan Rapinoe’s NWSL Teammate Reacts to March Madness As Xavier Musketeers Garner 3rd Seed

March Madness is here, and with it comes the best college basketball teams in the country ready to battle it out in the NCAA Tournament. This year too, future stars of basketball are ready to showcase their talents, and one piece of news has got Rose Lavelle, NWSL teammate of Megan Rapinoe excited.

Xavier Musketeers have made their way to the NCAA tournament for the first time after a long wait from 2018. Their hard work has paid off in the form of a 3rd seed in the Midwest Region of the 68-team bracket. This news has brought excitement to the team’s fans, as well as USWNT star Rose Lavelle.

Rose Lavelle’s reaction to the achievement

Rose Lavelle is a professional soccer player who plays for the OL Reigns in the NWSL. The same team Olympic gold medalist, Megan Rapinoe, plays for. Lavelle took to her Instagram story to share the news of Xavier’s seeding.

She did so by putting on three devil emojis next to it, signifying her support for the team. Lavelle was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, the same place as the Musketeers. It is clear Lavelle is happy with the team’s achievement.

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Xavier will face off against 14th-seeded Kennesaw State Owls, who are making their debut in the tournament. The Musketeers will have their work cut out for them if they want to make a deep run in the tournament. However, with the support of an athlete like Rose Lavelle, confidence will be at an all-time high. While this is what’s yet to come, let’s look at what Ros Lavelle’s Ol Reign recently did.

Megan Rapinoe and Lavelle’s Ol Reign were victorious in a recent match

Just recently, OL Reign faced off against the USWNT U-23 team in a game that resulted in a comfortable 3-0 win for the NWSL team. Reigns started the game with big names such as Rose Lavelle. Megan Rapinoe was also on the player list, though she didn’t make an appearance throughout the course of the match.

The victory is certainly a positive sign before the start of the NWSL season. It is clear that the Reigns are looking good for the NWSL. The team’s performance in this game bodes well for their chances in the upcoming season. With strong players like Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle, they are sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the NWSL.

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