Navy's heavyweight rowing team faced a tough challenge in its season opener against No. 2 Princeton, contending not only with the Tigers but also challenging weather conditions on the Severn River.

By the Numbers
  • Princeton won all four races against Navy in the season opener.
  • In the first varsity eight race, Navy finished 6.1 seconds behind Princeton's winning time of 5:44.1.
State of Play
  • Princeton dominated the competition, crossing the finish line first in all four races, retaining the Navy-Princeton Cup.
  • Navy showed resilience despite the losses, with tight margins in some races, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
  • The challenging weather conditions added an extra layer of difficulty to the competition.
What's Next

Navy will participate in the Occoquan Invitational in Fairfax, Va., continuing its early-season action next weekend.

Bottom Line

Despite facing a strong opponent in Princeton and adverse weather conditions, Navy's heavyweight rowing team displayed resilience and determination in their season opener, setting the stage for improvement and further competition ahead at the Occoquan Invitational.