The WPI women's rowing team secured fourth place overall at the NEWMAC Rowing Championships at Lake Quinsigamond. Their top performance came from the varsity eight squad, which finished with a time of 7:10.29, closely trailing Wellesley, Smith, and Coast Guard. The team also placed fourth in the second varsity eight and third varsity eight events. Overall, WPI scored 30 points in the AQ standings, while Wellesley claimed the conference title with 43 points.

By the Numbers
  • WPI's varsity eight finished fourth with a time of 7:10.29.
  • The Engineers scored 30 points to place fourth in the AQ standings.
State of Play
  • WPI's varsity eight was just 1.2 seconds behind Coast Guard in a competitive race.
  • The Engineers will compete again next weekend at the New England Rowing Championships on the same lake.
What's Next

Looking ahead, the WPI women's rowing team aims to improve on their fourth-place finish at the New England Rowing Championships and potentially secure higher standings in both varsity and overall competitions.

Bottom Line

WPI's consistent fourth-place finishes highlight their competitive presence in collegiate rowing, but to elevate their standing they must enhance performance in key races moving forward.