ITHACA, N.Y. – The RIT men's rowing team opened the spring portion of its schedule Saturday, 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.

• AM Race vs. Ithaca: RIT – 7:14.1, Ithaca – 6:56.24
• PM Race vs. Ithaca: RIT – 7:14.9, Ithaca – 6:54.1

Lineup
Coxswain: Julia Gill

1. Sam Ferreira (Stroke)
2. Samuel Collier
3. Aaron Ryder
4. Tom Kirkham
5. Nick Ricotta
6. Riley McMichael
7. Emmet Christiansen
8. Gideon DeMarco (Bow)

Second Varsity 8+
RIT's second varsity eight raced twice, turning in a strong afternoon performance against Williams.

• AM Race vs. Williams: RIT – 6:12.3, Williams – 5:58.0
• PM Race vs. Williams: RIT – 6:00.3, Williams – 5:51.7

The afternoon race marked RIT's fastest men's eight time of the day.
 
Lineup
Coxswain: Evelyn Wheel

1. Jarid Whitten (Stroke)
2. Gavin McIlvaine
3. David Griffith
4. Bryce Edge
5. Andrew Meyer
6. Joey Lazarus
7. Alexander Philip
8. Gideon DeMarco (Bow)

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.