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FAIRFAX, Va. – The George Mason University rowing team begins the 2019-20 campaign on its home water when the Patriots race in the Occoquan Challenge Sunday at Sandy Run Regional Park.
 
Mason will race two Women's Champ and Club Eight boats at 1:05 p.m. as well as two Champ and Club Four crews at 3:10 p.m.
 
In addition, the Green & Gold will race four Women's Pair boats at 4:10 p.m., while Emma Puckett will lead the day off for the Patriots in the Women's Single in 10:45 a.m.
 
Mason returns the bulk of its roster from 2019-20 and will look to test lineups, strengthen performance and sharpen skill during the fall racing season.
 
The Patriots bring back seven of eight members of its 2018-19 Varsity 8+ as well as Varsity 8+ coxswain Kate Lackatos. Senior Maria Justiniano – a 2019 All-A-10 selection and 2019-20 team captain – will provide leadership for the Patriots this season alongside fellow senior and team captain Elizabeth Johnson.
 
In addition, six of Mason's eight Second Varsity 8+ crew members from last season also will be back in action for the Patriots in 2019-20. Three members of the Varsity 4+ also will be back for the Green & Gold.
 
After Sunday, Mason will race three more times during the fall slate. Next up will be the Navy Day Regatta on Oct. 12 in Philadelphia.