Georgetown University鈥檚 women鈥檚 Second Varsity 8+ crew received Patriot League Honorable Mention for Boat of the Week after triumphing at the GW Invitational. They bounced back from a previous setback in Philadelphia to dominate their races on home water. The 2V8, featuring coxswain Phoebe Opler and stroke Sophia Grossman, secured victories over Fordham and Duquesne, showcasing remarkable speed and resilience.

By the Numbers
  • First race time against Fordham: 6:40.96, winning by 15.5 seconds.
  • Second race time against Duquesne: 6:34.15, winning by nearly 20 seconds.
State of Play
  • The 2V8 bounced back from a mid-race collision a week prior.
  • Upcoming race is against the Naval Academy on April 18 in Annapolis, Maryland.
What's Next

The Hoyas will look to maintain their momentum and build on their recent successes in their upcoming race against the Naval Academy.

Bottom Line

Georgetown鈥檚 strong performance highlights their resilience and potential as they head into a challenging matchup against the Naval Academy, aiming to further solidify their standing in the league.