OCCOQUAN, Va. – After strong winds forced a delay of the Occoquan Sprints on Sunday, George Mason battled tough conditions at the annual event held on its home course. The Patriots raced four boats finishing with a pair of grand final appearances and podium finishes.

Mason's second varsity 8+ placed fifth in the grand final challenging a competitive field of Drexel, UNC and Duquesne, while besting Robert Morris. The Patriots placed third in their heat to advance to the grand finals in the afternoon as Drexel took the heat followed by UNC.

Also advancing to the grand final, Mason's varsity 8+ took home fifth place in the tough field. UNC took home first followed by Drexel, Grand Valley and Duquesne while the Patriots edged Loyola. Mason advanced to the grand final following a second-place finish in the earlier heats beating out Loyola and Mary Washington.

Taking home a podium slot, the Novice 4+ finished second behind Loyola and defeating Mary Washington and VCU Crew. The Varsity 4+ reached the third final after placing fifth in their heat earlier in the day.

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Mason Lineups
V8+:
C Michelle Andrawis
8 Natalie Sebastian
7 Taylor Williams
6 Megan Gooding
5 Katie Bamberger
4 Lexy Meints
3 Caitlin Mahoney
2 Morgan Silverstein
1 Lauren Evans

2V8+:
C Caitlin Lucas
8 Nadia Rendon
7 Emily Holt
6 Elizabeth Kerns
5 Brittani Gomes
4 Brianna Burke
3 Julia O'Donnell
2 Abby Miller
1 Brittany Rutan

V4+:
C Christina Newton
4 Marissa Marth
3 Schyler Cordova
2 Nicole Van Oort
1 Grace Venes

N4+:
C Christina Newton
4 Jilian Bolls
3 Jenny Thomas
2 Jordan Latham
1 Celeste McKenzie