The men’s crew opened its road schedule with a strong start on Saturday in Worcester, Mass., winning one out of the three varsity races it competed in and finishing no worse than second in the other two.

The Bombers won their varsity eight race against Colby College and Tufts University in 6:13.7. They finished in 6:34.3 in the second varsity eight race behind Williams College. Finally, Ithaca finished in 6:50.5 in the third varsity eight race behind Williams.

The Bombers wrap up their regular season against the Coast Guard Academy, Marist College, Bates College and Williams on April 24 in Pittsfield, Mass.