Navy Rowing Secures Fourth Consecutive Stevenson Cup Triumph at Mercer Lake
The No. 11 Navy heavyweight crew team concluded their regular season with a Stevenson Cup victory over Columbia and Hobart College at Mercer Lake in Central New Jersey, despite rainy conditions and final exams week.
By the Numbers- Navy won the First Varsity Eight race with a time of 6:00.7, defeating Columbia by 3.4 seconds.
- In the Second Varsity Eight race, Columbia finished first with a time of 6:10.3, ahead of Navy by 2.3 seconds.
- Navy claimed victories in the first, third, and fourth varsity eight contests.
- The Navy 4V team won their race with a time of 6:30.6, beating the Navy 5V by 9.7 seconds.
- The Third Varsity Eight race saw Navy defeating Hobart by a margin of 10.8 seconds, finishing at 6:33.4.
Navy will be competing in the 2024 Eastern Sprints on May 19 in Worcester, Mass., focusing on the postseason after successfully defending the Stevenson Cup.
Bottom LineThe No. 11 Navy heavyweight crew team secured a Stevenson Cup victory over Columbia, showcasing their strength and depth ahead of the upcoming Eastern Sprints, emphasizing their focus on the postseason.
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