Northeastern men's rowing team, ranked No. 7, finished fourth in the Benderson Cup standings at the Sarasota 2K event. The first varsity team secured fifth place, competing against top national crews, while the second varsity captured fourth. The third varsity excelled, earning third place, helping Northeastern secure enough points to outperform No. 8 Stanford and No. 10 Yale. Head coach Alex Perkins noted the team's progress and highlighted areas for improvement as they gained valuable experience at this high-level competition.

By the Numbers
  • Northeastern's first varsity finished fifth at 5:56.05.
  • The second varsity secured fourth place with a time of 5:56.73.
  • The third varsity claimed third place with a time of 6:07.69.
State of Play
  • Northeastern competed against all six schools that were ranked in the top-ten nationally.
  • Harvard and Washington established early leads in their races.
  • The race dynamics featured close competition among Northeastern, Stanford, and Brown for key placements.
What's Next

Northeastern will host its next race at home on the Charles River, starting with the Arlett Cup against Boston University on Saturday morning, marking their first of two home races this season.

Bottom Line

Northeastern's performance at the Benderson Cup demonstrates strong potential, with a focus on refining their strategies as they prepare for upcoming competitions. The team is poised to leverage its experiences and capitalize on home advantage in the next racing events.