April 24, 2004

Collingswood, New Jersey - Duquesne's women's rowing team finished tied for eighth place Saturday at the Atlantic 10 Women's Rowing Championships at the Cooper River Park in Collingswood, NJ. The University of Massachusetts won its ninth title in as many years.

Other league schools competing were Dayton, Fordham, George Washington, La Salle, Rhode Island, Saint Joseph's, and Temple.

The Dukes, who finished ninth in this event last season, will hit the water next Saturday, May 1, 2004 at the Mid-America Collegiate Rowing Association Championships in Athens, Ohio.

Overall Team Standings

1. Massachusetts      422. Rhode Island       333. Saint Joseph's     244. George Washington  235. Dayton             206. Fordham            147. Temple             138. Duquesne            9   La Salle            9

Quad Grand Final

1. Massachusetts   7:33.2  6 points2. Rhode Island    7:59.6  53. Saint Joseph's  8:09.0  44. Duquesne        8:56.7  3

Novice 8-B Grand Final

1. George Washington 7:34.5  6 points2. Dayton            7:51.0  53. Massachusetts     7:54.1  44. Rhode Island      7:55.2  35. Duquesne          8:13.0  2

Lightweight 8 Grand Final

1. Rhode Island    7:05.3  6 points2. Dayton          7:30.4  53. Duquesne        7:45.2  44. Massachusetts   7:51.3  3

Varsity 8 Petite Final (non-scoring)

1. La Salle   7:15.452. Dayton     7:33.453. Duquesne   7:58.45

Duquesne Crew

Quad:   Kate Talarczyk    Jennifer Songin    Megan Canny    Jennifer Peterman
Novice 8-B: Cox: Chrissy Melnik        Casey Duke        Lindsay Pence        Morgan Pillar        Sarah McCauslin        Amy Brozick        Sarah Boyle        Abigale Celotto        Julia Cueva        Boat: HOGAN
Varsity 8: Cox: Katie Flecker        Kate Talarczyk        Megan Canny        Irene Monteverde        Mackenzie Monarko        Jennifer Peterman        Katie Stutz        Carrie Hamorsky        Amanda Kainz        Boat: B.C.
Novice 8-A:     Cox: Rebecca Lingerfelt        Caitlin Mahar        Kristine Breunig        Jennifer Songin        Elizabeth McKenna        Simona Trevisan        Christa Laquinta        Elizabeth Schwert        Leanne Schaefer        Boat: B.C.
Varsity 4:  Cox: Kate McGravey        Caitlin Mahar        Kristine Breunig        Simona Trevisan        Leanne Schaefer        Boat: Millennium
Lightweight 8:  Cox: Jessica Lisjak        Kelly Sanese        Karen Predmore        Elizabeth Schwert        Colleen McCroskey        Theresa Michel        Gretchen Peirce        Tamara Strobel        Julie Shulman        Boat: LOWE