April 2, 2011

PRINCETON, N.J. - The Navy lightweight rowing team lost its bid to retain the Eads Johnson Trophy as the first varsity fell to Yale, 6:05.8 - 6:08.8, on Saturday on Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J.

Navy started the day with a win in the fourth varsity/second freshman race. The Mids fourth varsity cruised to first place with a time of 6:35. 3. Yale placed second as it clocked a 6:48.3 and Navy's second freshman boat came in third with a time of 6:55.8.

The Bulldogs responded in the next race as their third varsity boat finished ahead of Navy with a time of 6:12.1. Navy clocked a 6:25.4.

Yale followed in the next race with the first of two narrow wins as its second varsity just edged Navy, 6:08.7 - 6:11.8.

The Bulldogs closed the day by reclaiming the Johnston Trophy in another hard-fought race - defeating Navy by just over three seconds in the first varsity race.

The Midshipmen will host the first of two races in Annapolis next Saturday when they meet Columbia. Action will begin at 6 a.m. on the Severn River.

Varsity 8
Yale 6:05.5
Navy 6:08.8

2nd Varsity 8
Yale 6:08.7
Navy 6:11.8

3rd Varsity 8
Yale 6:12.1
Navy 6:25.4

Varsity/2nd Freshman
Navy 4V 6:35.3
Yale 4V / 2F 6:48.3
Navy 2F 6:55.8

Frosh/Novice 8
Yale 6:08.0
Navy 6:16.3