PRINCETON, NJ – The Rutgers women’s crew finished third in the varsity eight race May 3 on Lake Carnegie in Princeton, NJ.

The Tigers (6:53.1) won the varsity eight, ahead of Oregon State (7:09.83), Rutgers (7:13.8) and George Washington (7:22.83). Princeton is ranked sixth and Oregon State is 14th in the latest USRowing/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association Women’s Varsity Eights Poll (April 30).

RU finished second (7:28.93) to Princeton (7:09.3) in the second varsity event. The Scarlet Knights finished third in the first (7:46.38) and second (8:29.52) novice races. In the third varsity four, Rutgers placed fourth (8:43.04).

The Scarlet Knights will next be in action Sunday, May 18, at the EAWRC Championships on the Cooper River.

Rutgers/Princeton/Oregon State/George Washington
Collegiate Women’s Crew
Saturday, May 3; Lake Carnegie

Varsity Eight
1. Princeton 6:53.1
2. Oregon State 7:09.83
3. Rutgers 7:13.8
4. George Washington 7:22.83

Second Varsity Eight
1. Princeton 7:09.3
2. Rutgers 7:28.93

Novice Eight
1. Princeton 7:28.3
2. George Washington 7:39.15
3. Rutgers 7:46.38

Second Novice Eight
1. Princeton 7:55.6
2. George Washington 8:08.89
3. Rutgers 8:29.52

Third Varsity Four
1. Princeton 8:12.10
2. Princeton 8:13.44
3. George Washington 8:35.18
4. Rutgers 8:43.04
5. Princeton 9:00.2