Rhode Island has been named to the NCAA Women's Rowing Championship field for the 12th time, marking its third consecutive year in the championship. The Rams secured an automatic bid after winning the Atlantic 10 Championship, making this their seventh bid in eight years. The selection showed Rhode Island as the seventh team announced out of 22 in total, alongside other teams such as Boston University and Northeastern. The national championship is set to take place from May 29-31 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Gainesville, Georgia, where the Rams will compete in multiple heats against several well-regarded teams.

By the Numbers
  • Rams have qualified for the NCAA Championship 12 times in program history.
  • This marks the seventh bid for the Rams in the last eight years.
  • They placed 21st in the national championship in 2025 and achieved their best finish of 20th in 2024.
State of Play
  • Rhode Island competes in various heats alongside teams like Massachusetts, Princeton, and Northeastern.
  • There will be four sets of finals in each flight, determining overall rankings from 1st to 22nd.
What's Next

The Rams will prepare for the NCAA Championship races, aiming to secure top placements in their heats to advance to the semifinals and potentially improve their standings from previous years.

Bottom Line

This year's NCAA Women's Rowing Championship presents a significant opportunity for Rhode Island to build on past performances and enhance their reputation in collegiate rowing, with a strong team capable of challenging for better overall finishes.