University of Massachusets Athletics
Friday, May 12
Saratoga, N.Y.
University of Massachusetts
at
Atlantic 10 Championship
The Varsity 8
Rowing Places Third At A-10 Championship
May 12, 2023 | Rowing
UMass finished with 36 points
SARATOGA, N.Y. -- The University of Massachusetts rowing team placed third in the 2023 Atlantic 10 rowing championship on Friday at Fish Creek. The A-10 teams were vying for a ticket to the 2023 NCAA Championships by competing for a team points trophy in the varsity eight, second varsity eight and varsity four.Â
Massachusetts placed fourth in the varsity four final (9:17.856), the second varsity eight final (8:17.343) and the varsity eight final (7:47.594) to earn 36 points and a third-place showing. George Washington finished first with 52 points, followed by Rhode Island with 49 points.
"I will admit it was a challenging day for UMass as we have made a lot of progress as a team this spring," head coach Eric Carcich said. "I don't feel like that progress ultimately showed in our racing today. This third-place finish matches our result from last year so it is a hard pill to swallow knowing the progress we have made as a unit. I am tremendously proud of this team and want to give a huge thank you to the seniors who wrapped up their four year journey with us this weekend. I would also like to congratulate George Washington in their first NCAA bid and wish them luck in two weeks.
UMass also placed fourth in the third varsity eight final (8:34.550).
In the morning prelims, the varsity four posted an 8:24.702, while the second varsity eight checked in at 7:23.202 and the varsity eight was at 7:12.253.Â
Massachusetts placed fourth in the varsity four final (9:17.856), the second varsity eight final (8:17.343) and the varsity eight final (7:47.594) to earn 36 points and a third-place showing. George Washington finished first with 52 points, followed by Rhode Island with 49 points.
"I will admit it was a challenging day for UMass as we have made a lot of progress as a team this spring," head coach Eric Carcich said. "I don't feel like that progress ultimately showed in our racing today. This third-place finish matches our result from last year so it is a hard pill to swallow knowing the progress we have made as a unit. I am tremendously proud of this team and want to give a huge thank you to the seniors who wrapped up their four year journey with us this weekend. I would also like to congratulate George Washington in their first NCAA bid and wish them luck in two weeks.
UMass also placed fourth in the third varsity eight final (8:34.550).
In the morning prelims, the varsity four posted an 8:24.702, while the second varsity eight checked in at 7:23.202 and the varsity eight was at 7:12.253.Â
FIRST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE
Madison Barker, Duquesne
Natalee Dee, La Salle
Maren Geier, Fordham
Aislinn O'Brien, Saint Joseph's
Rosie Turnbull, Massachusetts
Michelle Mulcahy, Massachusetts
Julia Fortin, Rhode Island
Catie Castle, Rhode Island
Alexa Nealy, George Washington
Naomi Lee, George Washington
Ezi Emenike, George Washington
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