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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.

Blue and Gold win three of five

Women’s varsity crew had another strong showing early in the season, winning three races, against Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester Saturday at the Cayuga Inlet.

Varsity 8 pulls together to synchronize stroke

For the women’s crew first varsity 8 boat, finding rhythm and synchronization in its stroke, aside from holding a firm grip on the oars, is structured around catch and release.


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