Women's crew falls to Columbia
Columbia opened up a three-seat lead after 500 and then made it a length lead after 1000 to seal the victory.
The Lions also won the novice race, 7:44.5 to 8:06.0.
There was no second varsity race, but in its place was a varsity four race. NU's A boat won at 8:52.8 while the B boat came in at 8:58.6. Columbia brought up the rear with a time of 9:10.3.
The Huskies will compete against Boston University next Saturday, April 23. The varsity boat will row at 9 a.m.
Woodbury Cup
Varsity: Columbia 7:19.2; Northeastern 7:24.9
Novice: Columbia 7:44.5; Northeastern 8:06.0
Varsity 4: NU A 8:52.8; NU B 8:58.6; Columbia 9:10.3
April 16, 2005
Orchard Beach Lagoon (New Rochelle, NY)The women's crew varsity boat was easily beaten by Columbia in the inaugural Woodbury Cup Saturday evening on the Orchard Beach Lagoon in New Rochelle, N.Y.
