BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After defeating both Boston College and Eastern MIchigan over the weekend, the Boston University women's rowing varsity eight has earned Patriot League Boat of the Week honors, the conference announced Wednesday afternoon.

Coxed by senior Mia Ball and stroked by junior Kat Robbins, the Terriers' top boat jumped out to an early lead and never let up, posting a time of 6:47.8 to finish nearly nine seconds ahead of Eastern Michigan (6:56.6). Boston College placed third at 7:01.5.

 Other rowers on the boat included freshman Paris Burbine, senior Megan Mastrorilli, junior Susan Cook, sophomore Anna Dechantsreiter, freshman Ellie Brindle, freshman Mariana Forehand and sophomore Bianca Saffirio.

The Terriers will next host Northeastern and Rhode Island Saturday (April 16) on the Charles River.