Top-ranked Tufts retained the Bernie Brown Cup by defeating host WPI in all three races, including the varsity eight, with Tufts finishing the 2000 meter race in 6:54.41 under sunny skies at Lake Quinsigamond on Sunday morning.

By the Numbers
  • Tufts won the varsity eight race in 6:54.41, while WPI reached the finish in 7:07.87.
  • In the second varsity eight race, Tufts finished in 7:00.80, outperforming WPI's time of 7:24.62.
State of Play
  • Tufts, ranked first in the latest Pocock CRCA Division III Top 15, demonstrated dominance by winning all three races against WPI.
  • WPI, currently ranked 10th, now gears up for the NEWMAC Championships co-hosted with Clark, Wellesley, Smith, Coast Guard, Mount Holyoke, and Simmons on Saturday at Lake Quinsigamond.
Bottom Line

Tufts secures victory in all three races against WPI to retain the Bernie Brown Cup, showcasing their prowess as the top-ranked team, while WPI looks ahead to the upcoming NEWMAC Championships for redemption and a chance to improve their standings.