ALBANY, N.Y. - The Lesley University women's crew team raced at the Head of the Hudson in Albany, New York this past weekend as the team kicked off their fall season. 

The novice four placed second behind Saratoga Community College and in front of Cazenovia College.  They finished with a time of 21:34.

The open four placed third behind Saratoga Community College and Vassar College, clocking in at 23:39. 

The open eight, which consisted of half novices and half varsity rowers placed sixth with a time of 23:31.

Next week the team will be racing in Lowell at the Textile River Regatta.  The novice four, open double, lightweight four, and open four will all be competing.

To learn more about the Lesley University women's crew team, please visit their website.

Contact:          Rob Palardy
                        Sports Information Director
                        Lesley University
                        617.349.8627 (office)
                        617.349.8640 (fax)
                        rpalardy@lesley.edu