Bates College

Led by junior coxswain Izzy Beck, the Bates men's first varsity eight finished second in their heat to eventual NESCAC champion Wesleyan with a time of 6:09.435 at the National Invitational Rowing Championship. Then the Bobcats finished sixth in a very fast grand final, crossing the line in 6:04.801, just behind Tufts (6:03.521) and Trinity (6:02.023). 

Bates improved on their showing at NIRCs a year ago, when the men's 1V only made the petite final. The Bobcats are in good shape to once again compete at the IRA National Championship Regatta, where Bates placed third last year. They will find out officially this week if they have earned an invite to IRAs.