The Jacksonville Dolphins will compete at the NCAA Championships for the ninth time in their history. This event features 22 crews racing on Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia, where the Dolphins aim to improve on their previous 21st place finish. The team will include a Varsity Four, a second Varsity Eight, and a first Varsity Eight crew, all returning from a successful MAAC Championship. Their first heats are scheduled for Friday, with competition continuing through Sunday, and the event will be streamed online. The Dolphins hope to leverage their recent success to achieve a stronger performance this year.

By the Numbers
  • The Dolphins have qualified for the NCAA Championships nine times.
  • JU's first Varsity Eight previously achieved a 21st place finish, the highest in Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference history.
State of Play
  • JU won both eights and finished second in the four at the MAAC Championships.
  • The Dolphins will race against crews from Northeastern, Brown, Stanford, Virginia, Columbia, and others in their heats.
What's Next

The Dolphins will compete in preliminary heats on Friday, with results determining placements for Saturday's semifinals and potential finals on Sunday.

Bottom Line

Jacksonville aims to build on its recent momentum to secure top finishes at the NCAA Championships, marking an important milestone for the program and its athletes.