The Fairfield University men's and women's rowing teams achieved notable success at the Mountain Hawk Invitational, sweeping the varsity 8 races against Lehigh and Iona. The women's varsity 8 secured first place with a time of 6:53.25, while the men's team finished strong, taking first in both the varsity 8 and second varsity 8 with times of 6:04.16 and 5:58.26 respectively. In addition, the men's third varsity 8 also clinched a top finish, completing the race in 6:28.00. Both teams displayed dominance throughout the day, bolstering their reputations in collegiate rowing.

By the Numbers
  • Men's varsity 8 finished in 6:04.16, and second varsity 8 in 5:58.26.
  • Women's varsity 8 secured first place with a time of 6:53.25.
  • The men's third varsity 8 completed the race in 6:28.00.
  • Lehigh's men's varsity 8 came in second at 6:08.91.
State of Play
  • Fairfield swept all varsity 8 races against competitors Lehigh and Iona.
  • The women's team also recorded impressive times in subsequent rounds against Loyola.
  • Both teams utilized consistent lineups throughout the day's events.
What's Next

As the rowing season progresses, the Stags will look to maintain their momentum and build on the success from this invitational. Future races will likely focus on fine-tuning techniques and strategies to prepare for more competitive meets ahead.

Bottom Line

The Fairfield rowing teams demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork at the Mountain Hawk Invitational, solidifying their positions as formidable competitors this season. Their continued success will be essential as they prepare for upcoming challenges.