The WPI men's rowing team clinched the McCarthy/McGee Cup on Lake Quinsigamond, successfully defending their title. The varsity eight recorded a winning time of 6:15.80, outpacing No. 11 Coast Guard and Boston College. This victory continues their dominance, having won seven of the last ten Cups. Other noteworthy finishes included a second place for the second varsity eight and strong performances from the third varsity eight and varsity four teams.

By the Numbers
  • Varsity eight finished at 6:15.80, surpassing Coast Guard (6:20.00) and Boston College (6:20.56).
  • Second varsity eight placed second in 6:24.31, only 1.61 seconds behind Coast Guard (6:22.70).
  • Third varsity eight won with a time of 6:40.84, leading Coast Guard (6:50.12) by over nine seconds.
State of Play
  • The team has successfully won the McCarthy/McGee Cup for the second consecutive year.
  • WPI will compete next weekend in the New England Rowing Championships on Lake Quinsigamond.
What's Next

As the WPI team prepares for the New England Rowing Championships, they aim to maintain their momentum and build on this recent success.

Bottom Line

The WPI men's rowing team's recent victory reinforces their strong competitive edge, setting the stage for future successes as they approach the New England Championships.