INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The University of Toledo Women's Rowing team competed in the Bald Eagle Collegiate Invitational on the Eagle Creek in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday, rounding out the historic first fall season in program history.

The Rockets' first novice 8+ boat won their event, marking the first race won in Toledo women's rowing history. Overall, Toledo competed well in the regatta that was hosted by Purdue, finishing in the top three in half of their races.

Toledo raced two boats in the varsity 4+ race, two boats in the novice 8+ race, three boats in the novice 4+ race and one boat in the varsity 8+ race.

Toledo Results
Varsity 4+
3. First Varsity 4+  - 16:22.7 (ahead of boats from Dayton, Illinois)
4. Second Novice 4+ - 18:03.0 (ahead of boats from Dayton, IUPUI)

Novice 8+
1. First Novice 8+ - 16:02.6 (first event winner in Toledo rowing history)
2. Second Novice 8+ - 18:10.1 (ahead of Purdue)

Novice 4+
3. First Novice 4+ - 18:41.8 (ahead of boats from Illinois, Purdue, Dayton)
8. Second Novice 4+ - 19:51.4 (ahead of boats from Dayton, Purdue, Marquette)
13. Third Novice 4+ - 20:50.8 (ahead of boats from Purdue, Marquette)

Varsity 8+
4. First Varsity 8+ - 15:34.4 (ahead of boats from Illinois, Purdue) 

Complete Results Here

Comments from Head Coach Chris Bailey-Greene
"Overall, we capped the fall solidly as we raced in a lot of varsity events. To elevate our student-athletes up into varsity categories as true novices, and compete on top of that, showed the resiliency of the athletes and their strive for betterment to reach a greater goal down the road. I am so very proud of the whole squad from bottom to top, especially our seniors who gave Toledo rowing a chance as walk-ons, tried a new sport, thrived in their first fall, and grew so much. Some will be leaving us this winter and leave behind a legacy to live up to moving forward. With a large recruiting class coming in next fall and great training results so far, we can't wait to keep it going. Onward and upward. Go Rockets!"

Up Next
The Rockets will compete at the Lubbers Cup in Grand Rapids, Mich. on Apr. 4 to kick off their inaugural spring season.