3/29/2004

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. ? The Georgetown men?s heavyweight varsity eight crew fell to No. 17 Rutgers in the Scarlet Knights' first home race of the year on March 28 on the Raritan River.

The Scarlet Knights? varsity team finished in 6:20.7 to defeat the visiting Hoyas (6:31.7) in strong winds and choppy waters.

The Rutgers? second varsity team (6:43.7) was also victorious over Georgetown (7:01.0), while the Hoyas? third varsity team (7:20.8) defeated the Scarlet Knights? third varsity (7:27.2) and the Hoyas' freshmen crew (6:58.9) defeated Rutgers (7:07.0).

Full Results
Varsity: Rutgers 6:20.7; Georgetown 6:31.7
Second Varsity: Rutgers 6:43.7; Georgetown 7:01.0
Third Varsity: Georgetown 7:20.8; Rutgers 7:27.2
Freshmen: Georgetown 6:58.9; Rutgers 7:07.0