The Fordham women's crew team competed successfully in the Temple Invitational on the Schuylkill River, securing strong finishes across all four boats. In the morning session, the Rams swept the NCAA events in the Varsity 8, 2nd Varsity 8, and Varsity 4, while the 2nd Varsity 4 finished third. The afternoon races saw the Rams face Navy and Temple, finishing second in both the Varsity 8 and 2nd Varsity 8 events, despite Navy's strong performance. Coach Gerry Quinlan expressed pride in the team's growth and tactical development in preparation for the A-10 Championship in May.

By the Numbers
  • Fordham's Varsity 8 and 2nd Varsity 8 secured second place in the afternoon races.
  • The Rams swept all NCAA events in the morning session, winning Varsity 8, 2nd Varsity 8, and Varsity 4.
State of Play
  • The Rams demonstrated strong overall performance, particularly in the morning session with a clean sweep.
  • Navy outperformed Fordham in the afternoon, yet the Rams managed to secure commendable second-place finishes.
What's Next

The Rams will host the Ram Invitational on April 4 at Overpeck Park in Leonia, N.J., as they continue their preparation for upcoming competitions.

Bottom Line

The Fordham women's crew showed promising potential at the Temple Invitational, indicating strong team dynamics and the ability to compete effectively as they gear up for their championship season.