April 9, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The Navy men's lightweight rowing team picked up a win on Saturday when it defeated Columbia on the Severn River in Annapolis.

Navy's first varsity boat posted a time of 6:11.4, while Columbia finished second with a 6:17.4.

"It was our first win of the season, so it was certainly nice to get that," said head coach Steve Perry. "We rowed a much stronger first half of the race today and settled into a great rhythm."

In the second varsity race, Navy also took the top spot. The Mids' second varsity boat cruised to a first place finish as it clocked a 6:21.0. Columbia posted a time of 6:41.4.

Navy had two boats competing in the freshman race, but it was Columbia that picked up the top spot. The Lions' first freshman boat posted 6:21.4 to take first place, followed by the Navy first freshman boat that registered a time of 6:23.0.

"I was happy with the strong rows our crews put out," Perry said. "The freshmen rowed very strongly and we were happy to have Columbia here today."

Navy will be back in action next weekend in Washington, D.C., when it takes on Georgetown at 10 a.m. on the Potomac River.

1V
1. Navy, 6:11.4
2. Columbia, 6:17.4

2V
1. Navy, 6:21.0
2. Columbia, 6:41.4

1F
1. Columbia, 6:21.4
2. Navy (1F), 6:23.0
3. Navy (2F), 6:48.8