WOMEN'S VARSITY FOUR 6TH
AT ECAC NATIONAL INVITATIONAL

May 11, 2003 - The St. Lawrence women's varisty four made up of junior Sara Rademacher, senior Jenn Faller, sophomore Freddie Yust, sophomore Anna Larson, and first-year Samantha Musella (coxswain) finished sixth in the Grand Finals of the Women's Varsity Four open event in the 2003 ECAC National Invitational Rowing Championships on Sunday.

In the Grand Finals, St. Lawrence faced a very fast line-up as Seattle Pacific, Tufts, UCSB, Mt. Holyoke, and Wesleyan took to the water. Seattle Pacific easily won that race with Mt. Holyoke finishing in second, Wesleyan in third, and St. Lawrence in sixth.

The Saints won their heat earlier in the day to qualify for the Grand Finals with five other teams. St. Lawrence made a powerful move 750 meters into the race and gradually slipped past Middlebury and Tufts crews en route to first place with a time of 8:11.7.

Official times for the Grand Finals are not yet posted, but please visit www.row2k.com to check results.

WOMEN'S VARSITY FOUR TO RACE IN 2003
ECAC NATIONAL INVITATIONAL

May 7, 2003 - The St. Lawrence women's varsity four has been selected to participate in the 2003 ECAC National Invitational Rowing Championships. This is the first time in Saints rowing history that a team has been chosen to represent the university in the ECAC National Invitational.

The women's four will consist of senior Jenn Faller (stroke), junior Sara Rademacher (three-seat), sophomore Freddie Yust (two-seat), sophomore Anna Larson (bow), and first-year Samantha Musella (coxswain).

The 11th edition of the championships, co-hosted by the Cooper River Rowing Association (CRRA) and the Masters Rowing Association (MRA), will take place May 10th and 11th on the Cooper River in Camden, New Jersey.

For more information on the race schedule, driving directions, and parking, please click here.

SAINTS COMPETE IN NYS CHAMPIONSHIPS;
NOVICE WOMEN'S EIGHT 5TH IN STATE

May 5, 2003 - The St. Lawrence University women's novice eight finished fifth in the Grand Final at the New York State Collegiate Rowing Championships on Sunday. The women's varsity eight took first place in the Third Level Final while the men's varsity eight finished sixth in the Petite Final.

The women's novice eight rowed through William Smith, Vassar, Colgate, and Stony Brook to win Heat Three on Saturday with a time of 7:24.2 and earn a spot in the finals. In the Grand Final, St. Lawrence took over a crew from Fordham in the last minute of the race to cross the line in fifth place at 7:28.7. Ithaca took first in that race with a time of 7:12.0.

The St. Lawrence women's varsity eight posted a time of 7:20.0 to finish fifth in their heat on Saturday behind Rensselaer who came in at 7:13.0. Fordham won the event with a time of 7:01.4 followed by Marist and William Smith. The Saints faced rival Clarkson in the Third Level Final and easily opened water on the Golden Knights. The Saints shaved six seconds off their heat time to finish at 7:13.9, seven seconds faster than times recorded by Army, Marist, Vassar, and Ithaca, all of whom raced in the Grand Final.

In the men's novice four event, St. Lawrence just barely missed qualifying for the finals as the Saints placed fourth ahead of Clarkson and Rensselaer in Heat One with a time of 7:55.2. The A boat from USMMA won the heat with a finish time of 7:16.9.

Full Results

SAINTS WIN THREE RACES AT HAMILTON

April 14, 2003 - St. Lawrence Crew traveled to Rome, NY on Saturday to face Hamilton and Union in a battle for the Gilman Cup and Plate. With New York State Collegiate Championships only a week away, the Saints were eager to assess their position among some competitive crews and get in some racing after weeks of insufficient water time. The race was originally scheduled to take place in Waddington, NY, but inclement weather forced a last-minute change of venue.

The St. Lawrence novice women made their presence known on Saturday, capturing first place in two events. The women posted a time of 8:01.8 in the Women's Novice/JV 8 race, easily rowing through second place Union who finished nearly a full 16 seconds later at 8:17.7. Hamilton closed out that race with a time of 8:20.7. In the Women's Novice 4 race, St. Lawrence took to the course quickly, opening up water on Hamilton in the first 500 meters. The Saints crossed the line at 9:11.0, while the Hamilton boat would take an additional 20 + seconds to finish that race.

Earlier in the day, the St. Lawrence varsity women opened up the racing with a second place finish in Women's Varsity 8 competition, posting a time of 7:47.0. The Saints made progress on Hamilton at the 1000 m mark, but could not hold off the Continentals who won that race with a time of 7:36.0. Union followed behind the Saints pulling in at 8:08.4. In the Women's Varsity 4 race, Union was victorious with a time of 8:38.9. The Saints again captured the second spot, finishing at 8:41.25 and sneaking past Hamilton who followed closely behind at 8:41.3.

Despite a strong effort in the Men's Varsity 8 race, St. Lawrence trailed both Hamilton and Union with a finish time of 7:04. Hamilton took first with 6:40.6 while Union came in just over 10 seconds later at 6:51.0. In a somewhat closer Men's Varsity 4 race, the Saints posted a time of 7:38 against fours from Union and Hamilton that crossed at 7:27 and 7:32, respectively.

In the final race of the afternoon, St. Lawrence sent two boats into the Men's Novice 4 event and faced off against one crew from Hamilton. St. Lawrence A won with a time of 7:56.1 with Hamilton in second at 8:01.1 and St. Lawrence B in third with a finish time of 8:12.2.

Overall, Saturday's races were a positive experience for the St. Lawrence crew team. The Saints demonstrated quality rowing and at the end of the day they headed home with a better idea of where they currently stand and where they have yet to go. St. Lawrence Crew will continue to train this week and look ahead to the New York State Collegiate Championships in Whitney Point, NY this weekend, May 3rd-4th.

Complete Results

ST. LAWRENCE WOMEN SHOW PROMISE AT KNECHT CUP

April 14, 2003 - It was a beautiful spring weekend in Camden, NJ as over 50 teams from all over the country gathered to compete in the Knecht Cup on the Cooper River.

The St. Lawrence women's crew team captured second place in the Division II/Division III Women's Eight Grand Final on Sunday with a time of 7:19.9. The Saints finished only seconds behind Vassar College who crossed the line at 7:14.1. Other schools competing in that race included Catholic, Bryn Mawr, Stockton, and Susquehanna.

The Saints will not race this weekend due to the cancellation of the Skidmore Invitational. Catch the St. Lawrence women in action Saturday, April 26th at home as they open a new boathouse and look to row through visiting Union and Hamilton.

Knecht Cup Results

SAINTS TRAIN IN TAMPA

April 2, 2003 - The St. Lawrence University Crew Team recently returned from a spring training trip to Tampa, Florida where the men and women took advantage of warm weather and calm waters to prepare for the upcoming racing season.

Each morning the team would greet the sunrise with a four-mile run to the launch site before training twice a day in double practice sessions on the water. When not rowing, the men and women found time to relax by the pool, take in a Yankees baseball game, and enjoy a day at the beach.

“I’m really optimistic about the spring season as it approaches,” said Head Coach Nick Hughes. “These men and women have been working extremely hard all winter, and now they have the opportunity to demonstrate what it truly means to be an athlete in this sport. I look forward to some great rowing in the next couple of months.”

The Saints Crew Team opens its spring season on the road against Rensselaer on Saturday, April 5th.

ST. LAWRENCE BOATHOUSE NEARS COMPLETION AS CREW TEAMS BEGIN WINTER TRAINING

February 3, 2003 - While the students returning to campus for spring semester have been met with bitterly cold temperatures, things are definitely heating up for the Saints Men's and Women's Crew Teams. Today marks the beginning of the second full week of winter training, as the squads prepare for their upcoming spring racing seasons.

Rowers at St. Lawrence train seriously during these winter months, attending nine practice sessions per week, consisting of indoor rowing, strength training and cross training (cross-country skiing, running, etc.). Thoughts of sunny, warm weather and fast crews loom large for these athletes now, as the winter season culminates in a spring break trip to Tampa, Florida and marks the beginning of the exciting and competitive 2000 m sprint racing season.

The teams are fortunate to have the first-rate strength and conditioning facilities of the Newell Field House and Fitness Center at their disposal, soon to be matched by the auspicious opening of the St. Lawrence University Boathouse, where the teams will take up residence later this semester.

When completed, the Boathouse will include two boat bays to house our ever-growing fleet of racing shells, as well as men's and women's locker rooms, kitchen and indoor and outdoor common areas to best support the athletes that train and race there. The Boathouse is located on a protected section of the St. Lawrence River in Waddington, NY, which offers consistent water conditions for the Saints Crew Teams and scenic vistas for athletes and visitors alike.

SAINT SHOW IMPROVEMENT AT HEAD OF THE CHARLES

The St. Lawrence women's varsity eight showed significant improvement at the Head of the Charles, finishing 26th overall on the near-three-mile course. The Head of the Charles is the biggest race of the fall season for college and club rowing teams, drawing teams from all over the world to this challenging, 3-mile course that winds through downtown Boston on the Charles River. Coxswains must deal with five bridges on the course and numerous twists on the traditional course.

The Saints were in 20th heading into the final leg of the race, but difficult condition hampered a final sprint effort from the young crew, and they finished in a total time of 18:39.548. The time was just seven second ehind perennial New York power William Smith and 14 seconds behind Hamilton. Hamilton outdistanced the Saints by nearly 90 seconds in the Head of the Erie earlier this season.

St. Lawrence wraps up their fall season on Saturday, Oct. 26, when they defend their title at the Head of the Fish in Saratoga.

SAINTS THIRD AT THE HEAD OF THE ERIE

September 30, 2002-The St. Lawrence University women's varsity eight finished third in the 10-boat field at the Head of the Erie in Rome, NY, their first race of the fall season. It was the first time the varsity crew has rowed together in the fall.

The Saints finished third to Ithaca and Hamilton in a time of 19:50.00. Ithaca, ranked-second in the nation last May, took the win on the Erie Canal in a time of 19:16.00 while host Hamilton finished in 19:37.00.

The majority of training for the Saints this fall has been getting the novice team
members up to speed. Many of the varsity members have been mixing into
the novice boats to help that process.

"Our returning letterwinners have dedicated their time to helping train the
novices," said head coach Nick Hughes. "The signs of early season speed we
showed this weekend were very encouraging."

The Saints take this weekend off before heading to the Stonehurst Regatta on
October 12.