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Crews adapt to new waters

The women’s crew practices Monday on Cayuga Lake. The men’s and women’s crews were forced to practice on Cayuga Lake rather than Cayuga Inlet because of a water plant infestation. EMILY PARK/THE ITHACAN

The fall season for men’s and women’s crew may be in danger before it even begins.

Squad adjusts to schedule as postseason nears

From left, senior Kerin Murphy and sophomore Madison Vander Hill row during a race Sunday against Army, Marist College, Rochester Institute of Technology and Binghamton University. MICHELLE BOULÉ/THE ITHACAN

With the cancellation of New York State Championships this past weekend, the women’s crew found itself in uncertain waters.

Freshmen develop proper stroke and technique

womens crew

While some athletes jump-started their sports careers when they were young, the freshmen rowers on the women’s crew team this season are getting their feet wet for the first time.

Women’s Crew: Bombers win five gold medals at states

The women’s crew dominated the competition over the weekend at the New York State Championships in Whitney Point, N.Y., winning five gold medals. The women’s first varsity 8, second varsity 8, third varsity 8, novice 8 and second novice 8 all won gold medals.

Bombers’ depth makes up for multiple injuries

Members of the women’s crew first varsity 8 boat row against William Smith College on March 27 at Cayuga Inlet. The first varsity 8 boat is ranked No. 3 in the nation in the most recent Collegiate Coaches’ Association poll. ANDREW WEISER/THE ITHACAN

The women’s crew has had to adjust its lineups because of injuries, relying on rowers from other boats to step up and fill the gap.

Bombers’ third varsity 8 claims victory

Women’s crew finished up the regular season against boats from four other schools yesterday in Pittsfield, Mass. The Bombers’ third varsity boat set the tone, posting a first-place finish against Williams College.

Bombers remain unbeaten in varsity races

Women’s crew remained unbeaten in varsity races this season, beating out St. Lawrence University and Skidmore College yesterday. The first, second and third varsity 8 boats for the Blue and Gold all won their respective races, with the first varsity 8 competing against another nationally ranked opponent in No. 7 St. Lawrence.


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