Full Results

PHILADELPHIA – The George Mason University rowing team opened its fall schedule at the Head of the Schuykill this weekend in the City of Brotherly Love.
 
The Patriots raced two 4+ boats and an eight boat on the day during a competitive day of racing.
 
"Our 4s performed well today," head coach Joseph Richards said. "They both finished in the top third of a very competitive field. Although the overall results weren't what we wanted, all of our eights came off the water pleased with their rows. The team has made good improvements this fall. Our races were indicative of the work we've been doing in practice. Now our task is to elevate the work we do in practice so we can see the results on race day."
 
George Mason's 4+ boat stroked by Midori Galligan placed an impressive 20^th out of nearly 70 boats in a time of 15:00.36. The second 4+ boat led by Elene Meurmishvili was right behind in 21^st in 15:03.61. Both boats placed ahead of talented crews from Drexel, West Virginia and Temple, among others.
 
George Mason's 8+ boats placed 47^th (14:44.49) and 53^rd (16:05.53), respectively.
 
GMU's Varsity 8+ finished 21^st in its race in a time of 13:55.03.
 
The Patriots now return home to Fairfax Station to compete in the annual Head of the Occoquan on October 31.