April 19, 2008

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Navy boats placed first and second in all three races as the women's rowing team swept Georgetown, Saturday morning on the Severn River in Annapolis.

A great start by Navy's first varsity boat allowed the Mids to open a one-length advantage very early in the race. The crew would eventually cross the finish line in a winning time of 6:51, with Navy's second varsity boat following in second place nine seconds later. The Georgetown entry would complete the race in a time of 7:04.

"We have worked all year on putting together a good start and we had our best one of the season today," said Navy head coach Mike Hughes.

Navy's next race will be April 27 when the Mids compete in the Patriot League Championship in Pennsauken, N.J. After winning the inaugural league title in 2005, Navy has placed second to Bucknell in each of the last two years in both the first varsity race and in the overall points tabulation between the teams.

"You always want to be racing at your best when it is time for a championship regatta," said Hughes. "We have been improving all season long and I feel we can make necessary further improvements in order for us to be at our best next week."

Varsity 8
Navy (1V), 6:51.0; Navy (2V), 7:00.0; Georgetown, 7:04.0
Varsity 4
Navy (A), 8:03.55; Navy (B), 8:17.72; Georgetown (A), 8:21.56; Navy (C), 8:32.85; Georgetown (B), 8:59.65
Novice 8
Navy (A), 7:18.36; Navy (B), 7:28.0; Georgetown, 7:43.0