PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – After a record-setting showing at Atlantic 10 Championships a season ago, the La Salle women's rowing team took another step up, recording the most points in program history (31) en route to a fifth-place finish. The Explorers had a pair of boats advance to the grand final, with the varsity eight placing fourth, its best finish in school history, just .02 seconds behind Saint Joseph's.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- During the morning heats, the second varsity eight placed third in its heat while the first varsity placed second, allowing both to advance to the final.
- The second varsity four boat finished fourth in the final, while the first claimed a gold medal in the petit final.
- The second varisty eight, led by Madelyn Fox, finished fifth overall to earn ten points and finish eight seconds better than crosstown rival, the Saint Joseph's Hawks.
- The day concluded with an instant classic. After hanging in the middle of the pack a majority of the race, the Explorers made a late push to vault into second place. During the final stretch, George Washington built a lead to secure second. Saint Joseph's took third place by less than .02 seconds. Overall, the three schools finished within three seconds of each other. Fourth place is the highest finish in program history.
- For the second straight season, Bridget McGuinn was named First Team All-Atlantic 10. Lilly Sher earned second team honors.
RESULTS
Varsity Eight Grand Final
1. Rhode Island
2.George Washington
3. Saint Joseph's
4. La Salle
5. UMass
6. Fordham
Second Varsity Eight Grand Final
1. Rhode Island
2. George Washington
3. UMass
4. Fordham
5. La Salle
6. Saint Joseph's
Varsity Four Petite Final
1. La Salle
2. George Mason
Second Varsity Four Grand Final
1. UMass
2. Duquesne
3. George Washington
4. La Salle
5. George Mason
