The Navy women's rowing team competed at the 2024 Doc Hosea Invite, facing a challenging field of east coast opponents. Despite a mixed performance in the initial heats, Navy's second varsity eight, third varsity eight, and second varsity four all secured victories in the petite finals, placing seventh overall. Head coach Joe Schlosberg expressed disappointment with the team's execution but emphasized the need for improvement moving forward.

By the Numbers
  • Navy's first varsity eight came in fourth in its heat with a time of 6:41.52.
  • The second varsity eight posted an initial time of 6:59.71, finishing behind George Washington and Clemson.
State of Play
  • Navy's lower boats, the 3V8 and 2V4, recorded times of 7:27.42 and 8:15.84, respectively.
  • In the petite finals, Navy's second varsity eight, third varsity eight, and second varsity four all secured victories.
What's Next

Navy will participate in the Atlantic-10 Invitational and compete against Columbia in their upcoming races at Overpeck Park in Leonia, N.J.

Bottom Line

Despite challenges in the initial heats, Navy women's rowing team rallied in the petite finals with notable victories, emphasizing the potential for improvement and future success in upcoming competitions.