April 3, 2010

PRINCETON, N.J. - The Navy men's lightweight crew team defeated Yale in the first varsity race to claim the Eads Johnson Trophy on Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J., on Saturday afternoon.

In the showcase event of the day, Navy's first varsity boat completed the race in 5:39.8 to edge Yale by 1.5 seconds. The Midshipmen hoisted the Eads Johnson Trophy for the first time since 2007 and now own a 4-3 all-time record against Yale in the trophy race.

Heading into the first varsity contest, the Mids had won two of the other four contested races. Navy's first freshmen boat defeated Yale by 2.2 seconds with a time of 5:49.1, prior to which it boasted the largest margin of victory for any race on Saturday, 10.8 seconds, with a 6:04.0 showing in the second freshmen event.

The Midshipmen were nipped by 4.2 seconds in the second varsity race, 5:48.8-5:53.0, and 3.4 seconds in the third varsity competition, 5:52.7-5:56.1.

"There was hard-fought, great racing throughout the day," stated Navy head coach Steve Perry. "The varsity eight was happy to bring the Eads Johnson Trophy back to Annapolis and the plebes have now gone four races without a loss. However, as a team there were some things that we will learn from today's outing that will help for next weekend."

Navy will return to action next Saturday, April 10, when it heads up to Pelham, N.Y., to take on Columbia at 7 a.m.

NAVY vs. YALE - April 3, 2010 - Princeton, N.J.
1st Varsity (Eads Johnson Trophy) - Navy 5:39.8, Yale 5:41.3
2nd Varsity - Yale 5:48.8, Navy 5:53.0
3rd Varsity - Yale 5:52.7, Navy 5:56.1
1st Freshmen - Navy 5:49.1, Yale 5:51.3
2nd Freshmen - Navy 6:04.0, Yale 6:14.8