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Saturday, March 23
Providence, R.I.
Brown University
vs
Boston University
Photo by: Jim Pierce
Men's Crew Hosts Boston University in Battle for Michalson Cup
3/22/2024 12:02:00 PM | Men's Crew
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown men's crew opens the spring season with a dual race against the Boston University Terriers on Saturday on the Seekonk River.
Racing is set to begin at 7:45 a.m. with the 2V8 race. The Varsity 8 races at 8 a.m. followed by the 3V8 at 8:15 a.m. and the 4V8 at 8:30 a.m. The Michalson Cup presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. before the program's newest shell, the Scott Hensel '67 P'94, is christened at 9:45 a.m.
SCOUTING THE BEARS
"The beginning of the racing season is all about the transition from training to racing," said Head Coach Paul Cooke '89. "After putting in miles in Florida, on the Seekonk and indoors, now is the time for the athletes to express themselves on the race course over 2000 meters. We have six racing opportunities before the Championships in May and June.
"This is a time to focus on the task at hand, complete your preparation, and trust that you can do your job."
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Racing is set to begin at 7:45 a.m. with the 2V8 race. The Varsity 8 races at 8 a.m. followed by the 3V8 at 8:15 a.m. and the 4V8 at 8:30 a.m. The Michalson Cup presentation is scheduled to begin at 9:15 a.m. before the program's newest shell, the Scott Hensel '67 P'94, is christened at 9:45 a.m.
SCOUTING THE BEARS
- Brown opens the spring schedule against the Terriers for the 61st time dating back to 1962.
- The Bears had two boats compete in the Championship Eights at the 2023 Head of the Charles. The A boat finished seventh overall and fifth among U.S. colleges and the B crew finished 21st overall, 17th among U.S. colleges, and fourth in the JV field.
- Brown looks to build off a sixth-place team finish at the 2023 IRA Championships. The Varsity 8 finished seventh with the 2V8 and 3V8 both finishing sixth.
- Brown has 20 returners from the 2023 IRA lineups.
- The Terriers open the spring schedule after competing in a scrimmage against Navy last weekend.
- BU had one crew compete in the Championship Eights at the Head of the Charles. The crew finished 19th overall and 14th among U.S. colleges.
- The Terriers finished tenth in the team standings at the 2023 IRA Championships. The Varsity 8 won the C Final with the 2V8 taking second in the Petite Final and the 3V8 finishing fourth in the petite final.
- BU has 20 returners from the 2023 IRA lineups.
- Brown and BU square off for the 61st time on Saturday to vie for the Michalson Cup.
- The Bears hold a 50-10 all-time record against the Terriers for the Cup along with a 22-5 record on the Seekonk. BU's last win in Providence came in 1981.
"The beginning of the racing season is all about the transition from training to racing," said Head Coach Paul Cooke '89. "After putting in miles in Florida, on the Seekonk and indoors, now is the time for the athletes to express themselves on the race course over 2000 meters. We have six racing opportunities before the Championships in May and June.
"This is a time to focus on the task at hand, complete your preparation, and trust that you can do your job."
SWIDLERS TAKE TUESDAY'S 10 | Watch
- Brown seniors Asher and Nathan Swidler joined host Scott Cordischi on Tuesday's 10 earlier this month.
The Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF) is the lifeblood of the athletics program, and exists to enhance the student-athlete experience through philanthropic support from alumni, parents, fans and friends. A gift through the Sports Foundation makes an immediate impact on today's Brown Bears and helps them to be their best in the classroom, in competition and most importantly in the community. To learn more about supporting the Bears, please click here.
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Brown Athletics, please follow @BrownU_Bears on Twitter, @BrownU_Bears on Instagram, like BrownUBears on Facebook and subscribe to the BrownAthletics YouTube channel.
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