ITHACA, N.Y. – The RIT men's rowing team opened the spring portion of its schedule Saturday, April 4, competing in multiple varsity and developmental races at the Inlet Invite against Ithaca, Williams, William Smith, Marietta and Rochester.
 
Varsity 8+
RIT's varsity eight raced twice on the day, facing Ithaca in both morning and afternoon sessions.
 

• Round 1: Marietta 6:10.7 & RIT 6:34.3
• Round 2: Ithaca 6:10.3 & RIT 6:36.3

Lineup
Coxswain: Julia Gill
8: Sam Ferreira
7: Sam Collier
6: Aaron Ryder
5: Tom Kirkham
4: Nick Ricotta
3: Riley McMichael
2: Emmet Christiansen
1: Nick Staley
 
Second Varsity 8+
RIT's second varsity eight raced twice, turning in a strong afternoon performance against Williams.
 

• Round 1: Marietta 6:29.6 & RIT 6:58.3
• Round 2: Ithaca 6:25.44, RIT 7:00.20, Williams 4V 6:21.67

 
The afternoon race marked RIT's fastest men's eight time of the day.
 
Lineup
Coxswain: Evelyn Wheel
8: Jarid Whitten
7: Gavin McIlvaine
6: David Griffith
5: Bryce Edge
4: Andrew Meyer
3: Joey Lazarus
2: Alex Philip
1: Liam Holman
 
Men's 4+
RIT entered two four‑oared boats in morning racing:
 

• 4+ vs. Rochester (AM): RIT – 7:35.17, UR – 7:26.24
• 4+ B vs. Marietta (AM): RIT – 7:14.9, Marietta – 7:28.3

 
UP NEXT
The Tigers travel to Rome, N.Y. next Saturday (Apr. 11) to race against Hamilton, Skidmore, Middlebury, and Smith on the Erie Canal.