SHELTON, Conn. — The Stetson Hatters women's rowing team wrapped up its regular season Saturday, competing in the Sacred Heart Invitational against conference foes Sacred Heart, Fairfield and Monmouth on the Lower Housatonic River.
Facing a strong MAAC field in a key championship tune-up, the Hatters competed across five races on the 2,000-meter course in challenging conditions that featured a moderate headwind with gusts up to 15 mph and a tail current. Variable gusts and boat wakes added another layer of difficulty throughout the morning.
Stetson's top finish of the day came in the Varsity Four, where the Hatters placed third with a time of 7:38.2, finishing just behind Sacred Heart (7:31.5) and Monmouth (7:35.3), while crossing ahead of Fairfield (7:59.9).
"The varsity four put together a highly competitive race and delivered their best performance of the season, finishing right alongside Sacred Heart and Monmouth, and ahead of Fairfield," assistant coach Andrew Rouse said. "They will look to build on that momentum as the team heads into the conference championship."
The Hatters' Varsity 8 posted a time of 6:55.3 against a competitive field led by Sacred Heart (6:39.5), Monmouth (6:43.4) and Fairfield (6:48.4). In the 2nd Varsity 8, Stetson recorded a 7:13.0 finish in a race won by Sacred Heart in 6:48.0.
The regatta opened with the 2V4 and concluded with the 3V8, giving the Hatters one final opportunity to sharpen race execution ahead of postseason competition.
Stetson Results
| Event |
Stetson Finish |
Time |
| Varsity 8 |
4th |
6:55.3 |
| 2nd Varsity 8 |
4th |
7:13.0 |
| Varsity Four |
3rd |
7:38.2 |
Stetson Lineups
About Stetson Athletics
At Stetson University, student-athletes don't just compete—they thrive. Located in historic DeLand, Florida, between Orlando and Daytona Beach, Stetson offers the perfect blend of competitive athletics, academic excellence, and an unbeatable Central Florida lifestyle. As the oldest private university in the region, Stetson supports approximately 500 student-athletes across 19 NCAA Division I sports. Nicknamed the "Hatters" after the institution's namesake John B. Stetson, a hat manufacturer who originated the modern-day cowboy hat, most Stetson athletic teams compete in the Atlantic Sun Conference, where they proudly hold the longest active membership since 1985. With top-tier facilities, personalized support, and a welcoming campus community, Stetson is where students can grow, compete, and succeed. Learn more at GoHatters.com or follow social media accounts @StetsonHatters.
