Williams Men and Women Repeat as Rowing Champs

Williams Men and Women Repeat as Rowing Champs

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WORCESTER, Mass. – The Williams College Men's and Women's Rowing squads repeated as NESCAC champions on Sunday during the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) National Invitational Rowing Championship, held at Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass. The Ephs won Sunday's varsity eight race for both the men and the women, while Trinity was second in both races.

The race on the men's side was very close, as Williams (5:54.538) edged Trinity (5:54.853) by .315 seconds. The Ephs were also a winner on the women's side in a time of 6:36.613. Trinity was second in 6:47.920, while Bates was third at 6:48.084.

This is the third overall NESCAC title for the Eph men. The Williams women have won the last five NESCAC crowns and six overall.