The No. 7 Yale women's crew is poised to compete in the NCAA Championship at Lake Lanier Olympic Park this weekend, starting May 29. The three-day event will feature heats, semifinals, and finals, showcasing 22 teams, including notable competitors like Stanford and Michigan. Yale's squads are all ranked in the top seven, with the varsity eight ranked fifth, the second varsity eight sixth, and the varsity four seventh. This championship marks Yale's 23rd appearance in 24 years, following a successful Ivy League Championship where they claimed the overall team points title.

By the Numbers
  • The Bulldogs scored 82 points at the Ivy League Championship, winning the overall team title for the second consecutive year.
  • Five team members received All-Ivy honors: 2 on the First Team and 3 on the Second Team.
State of Play
  • The NCAA Championship features 22 teams, with Yale positioned strongly among top competitors.
  • Yale has a rich history in the championship, having finished as a top-10 crew last season and securing the national title in the varsity eight.
What's Next

The Bulldogs will look to improve on last year's strong performance and aim for podium finishes across their entries. The heats begin on Friday morning, where their ability to advance will lead to semifinals and potentially finals on Sunday.

Bottom Line

Yale's women's crew team enters the NCAA Championship with momentum from a strong regular season and Ivy League success. Their established performance rankings among top crews position them as contenders for national honors. A strong showing could further solidify their legacy as one of the premier women's rowing programs in the NCAA.