Eastern Michigan University's women's rowing team saw impressive improvements in boat times compared to last season at the George Mason Invite, with multiple boats securing wins in their respective races.

By the Numbers
  • 1V8 boat finished in 7:04.6 and 2V8 boat in 7:10.8 at the regatta.
  • 2V8 boat's time of 7:10.8 was 52.6 seconds quicker than last season's result.
Yes, But

Despite improvements, the 3V8 boat settled for a bronze finish, missing the top spot by three seconds.

State of Play
  • Eastern Michigan had a successful regatta against the University of Dayton and Adrian College, securing four first-place finishes.
  • The team's spring break tradition in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has been ongoing, except for 2015 and 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
What's Next

Eastern Michigan will continue competing in various regattas around the country before heading to the Coastal Athletic Association Championships in May.

Bottom Line

Eastern Michigan University's women's rowing team has shown significant improvements in boat times and performance, setting the stage for competitive upcoming events and aiming for success at the Coastal Athletic Association Championships.