Rhode Island Rowing is set to defend its title at the Atlantic 10 Championship on Saturday in Cherry Hill, N.J., aiming for its 12th conference win. Preliminaries start at 8 a.m., with finals commencing at 11 a.m. The team narrowly defeated George Washington last year, with the Varsity 8+ boat winning the championship by less than three seconds. Since 2008, the Rams have accumulated all 11 of their titles and look to secure an automatic NCAA Championship bid, which will take place at Lake Lanier, GA, later this month.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island has 11 Atlantic 10 Championships, with all titles earned since 2008.
  • The Rams' Varsity 8+ boat won last year's title by less than three seconds.
State of Play
  • Rhode Island enters the championship as defending champions.
  • The championship weekend features multiple races, with events for Varsity, Second Varsity, and Third Varsity teams.
What's Next

A successful championship run could secure Rhode Island an automatic bid to the NCAA Championship scheduled for May 27-31 in Gainesville, GA. Potential matchups against other top teams in the A-10 could influence their chances of success.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island Rowing stands at a crucial point to reinforce its dominance in the Atlantic 10 Championship while eyeing future glory at the NCAA level. Success this weekend could solidify their legacy within the conference and elevate their competitive stature nationally.