The Colgate women's rowing team kicked off their spring season with four competitive races against UNC and High Point, securing three second-place finishes alongside one fourth-place finish. Coach Lister praised the team's successful training week in Clemson, noting their displayed speed and fitness during the races. The team aims to continue building on their early season momentum as they prepare for upcoming local events.

By the Numbers
  • Colgate's 2V4+ crew finished second with a time of 8:21.2, trailing UNC's 7:47.2.
  • In the 1V 8+, Colgate recorded a time of 6:59.3, finishing 20 seconds behind UNC鈥檚 6:41.8.
State of Play
  • The squad exhibited strong early-season performances against competitive teams.
  • Colgate is gearing up for more races on their home waters after this initial outing.
What's Next

Colgate will focus on refining their skills and strategy as they prepare for upcoming home races, building on the fitness and speed demonstrated in their first competition.

Bottom Line

The women's rowing team's robust start to the season bodes well for their upcoming competitions, with a clear indication that their winter training has effectively translated into strong performance on the water.