April 2, 2011

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - During the third session of the Dale England Cup, the Boston University women's rowing team captured three of four races against Gonzaga to finish third in the point standings on Saturday afternoon. 10th-ranked Michigan State swept Indiana to claim the team title.

BU's varsity eight boat coxed by senior Alex Thornton and stroked by junior Cheryl Copson posted a winning time of 6:47.5 against the Bulldogs, who crossed the finish line at 6:51.3.

The 2V8 boat coxed by junior Kayla Rivers and stroked by senior Mariel Boomgaardt had the largest margin of victory, defeating Gonzaga, 7:02.9 - 7:15.9.

The Terriers will return to action next Saturday (April 9) at the DeWolfe Boathouse to host Yale and Dartmouth with the Class of 1985 Cup on the line.

Team Standings
1) Michigan State - 120 pts.
2) Indiana - 100 pts.
3) Boston Univ. - 78 pts.
4) Gonzaga - 62 pts.

Saturday - 2nd Session Results

Varsity Eight
Indiana - 6:37.1
Boston Univ. - 6:45.1

Second Varsity Eight
Indiana - 6:49.0
Boston Univ. - 6:52.0

Varsity Four
Indiana - 7:23.1
Boston Univ. - 7:25.7
Indiana 2V4 - 7:55.3

Novice Eight
Indiana - 7:03.0
Boston Univ. - 7:21.1

Saturday - 3rd Session Results

Varsity Eight
Boston Univ. - 6:47.5
Gonzaga - 6:51.3

Second Varsity Eight
Boston Univ. - 7:02.9
Gonzaga - 7:15.9

Varsity Four
Boston Univ. - 7:47.1
Gonzaga - 7:53.9

Novice Eight
Gonzaga - 7:15.1
Boston Univ. - 7:18.0