April 29, 2001

The Marist College men's and women's crew teams swept the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference rowing championships this afternoon, as the women scored 154 points and the men tallied 140 markers. The event was held on the Housatonic River, hosted by Fairfield University.

In the women's competition, Fairfield finished second with 98 points, followed by Loyola College (54 points), Manhattan College (5 points), Iona College (4.5 points) and Canisius College (1 point). The men's standings included runner-up Loyola College (88 points), Manhattan College (34 points), Fairfield University (31 points), Iona College (15 points) and Canisius College (1 point).

The Marist women won five of the seven races on the day, as Fairfield spoiled any chance for a sweep with victories in the JV 4+ and the Varsity 8. The Marist men crossed the line in first place six times, with the lone exception coming in the men's lightweight 8. Loyola College (6:26.5) edged Iona College (6:45.2) by nearly 19 seconds.