Rhode Island's Women's Rowing team is headed to the NCAA Women's Rowing Championship for the ninth time, competing at Lake Lanier, Georgia. The championship features 22 teams racing in three events: Varsity 8+, Second Varsity 8+, and Varsity 4+. This year's competition marks the Rams' third consecutive year attending, where they will race at specific times in Lane 6 against stiff competition, as they were seeded 21st and 22nd respectively. Beyond initial heats, the Rams aim to qualify for semifinals and finals across multiple days, hopeful to improve on their previous best finish of 20th place in 2024.

By the Numbers
  • Rhode Island is seeded 21st in Varsity 8+ and 22nd in Varsity 4+ out of 22 teams.
  • The Rams achieved their best championship finish in 2024, securing 20th place with 17 points.
State of Play
  • The races are scheduled to take place over three days, beginning on Friday, May 29.
  • Rhode Island’s Varsity 8+ races at 10:24 a.m., followed by Second Varsity 8+ at 11:12 a.m. and Varsity 4+ at 11:48 a.m.
What's Next

Following the heats, the top three boats in each event will advance to the A/B Semifinals, while others will compete in the C/D Semifinals. The Rams will look to leverage their experience to secure a top-three finish and reach the subsequent rounds this weekend.

Bottom Line

Rhode Island’s Women's Rowing team must perform at their best to break their previous records and advance beyond the initial heats, with an eye on improving their standing against a competitive field.