Colgate sent nine boats to the Head of the Fish in Saratoga Springs, with its Collegiate Frosh/Novice Eight A crew placing fifth for the team’s top finish among sweep boats. The Raiders’ Collegiate Double A crew delivered the best overall result, taking fourth in a 12-boat field.

By the Numbers
  • 9 Colgate boats competed.
  • 18 first-year and novice rowers raced for Colgate.
  • The Frosh/Novice Eight A finished fifth in 12:21.437, beating MIT by 0.267 seconds.
  • The Collegiate Double A placed fourth in 13:42.841; the B crew finished seventh.
Yes, But

Colgate’s results varied across events: the Raiders finished eighth in the Collegiate Eight, 16th in the 2V Eight, and 19th and lower in the 38-boat Collegiate Four. Coach Lister emphasized that the meet also gave novice rowers valuable first-race experience and helped build the program’s sculling lineup.

Bottom Line

Colgate’s strongest finishes came from its double and novice eight, while the meet provided broad racing experience for a young team and a starting point for expanding its sculling program.