Lakers Claim Gold at East Region Championship
Joe Carmany, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant
4/26/2010 10:12:17 AM
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. – The second-ranked Mercyhurst College women's varsity eight continued its strong performances with its third straight gold medal, this time at the East Region Championships in Philadelphia, Pa.
After taking gold at the Knecht Cup and SIRA, the Lakers crossed the finish line this week in a time of 6:51.5, a pair of nationally-ranked rivals. Mercyhurst fell a half-length behind third-ranked Philadelphia in the first 500 meters, but were able to claim the lead at 1,000. The Lakers retained control by the second half of the race, defeating Philadelphia by nearly seven seconds, as PU finished in 6:58.4. Dowling placed third in a time of 7:14.2
The Lakers will next compete in the Mid-America Collegiate Rowing Association Championship, held Saturday, May 1 in Athens, Ohio.