FAIRFAX, Va. - The George Mason rowing team opened a weekend of racing on Saturday at Rutgers taking on host Scarlet Knights and Holy Cross in a quartet of races.
In four tight races, the novice eight kicked things off as Mason claimed third just behind Rutgers. Holy Cross finished first in 07:47.00 as Rutgers took second in 07:54.30. Mason crossed in 07:54.40 to take third.
The varsity four took to the water next with host Rutgers claiming first (08:23.40). Mason finished third in 08:32.60, while HC finished second in 08:25.80.
Mason claimed third again in the second varsity eight as Holy Cross took its second race of the day in 07:21.50. The Scarlet Knights took second with a time of 07:25.90 as Mason finished in 07:37.70. In the final race of the day, Mason crossed third in the varsity eight with a time of 07:17.50. Holy Cross claimed first for the third time in the day in 06:51.70 as Rutgers crossed in 07:00.90, good for second.
The Patriots return to action on Sunday hosting George Washington and Georgetown in the George Cup on the Occoquan Reservoir.
RESULTS
Novice Eight
1. Holy Cross - 07:47.00
2. Rutgers - 07:54.30
3. George Mason - 07:54.40
Lineup: Michell Andrawis, Kayla Salzman, Sarah Brady, Elizabeth Roberts, Brittani Gomes, Marissa Jerry, Morgan Silverstein, Sarah Beamon, Brittany Eckert
Varsity Four
1. Rutgers - 08.23.40
2. Holy Cross - 08:25.80
3. George Mason - 08:32.60
Lineup: Carol Bentley, Anna Murphy, Jackson Hug, Victoria Allers, Kelly Rice
Second Varsity Eight
1. Holy Cross - 07:21.50
2. Rutgers - 07:25.90
3. George Mason - 07:37.70
Lineup: Trish Kelshaw, Kara Pohlmeier, Chandler Bishop, Carolyn Tousley, Hayley Walczer, Amanda Houlihan, Susannah Shamlian, Cailyn Casto, Mary Gauthier
Varsity Eight
1. Holy Cross - 06:51.70
2. Rutgers - 07:00.90
3. George Mason - 07:17.50
Lineup: Nathalie Rosado-Burgos, Madison Beumer, Kim Griffin, Cassie Robbins, Katie Bamberger, Katie Weintraub, Virginia Ratcliff, Brittany Richardson, Lindsay Bowen
