While most Long Beachians were at home BBQing and relaxing, Long Beach State Crew traveled from the sunny skies of Long Beach to Oak Ridge, TN, for the second annual American Collegiate Rowing Championships.

Hot and calm weather saw many great races come down the course in Oak Ridge. All Long Beach boats made it to Sunday’s heats. The Women’s Novice 8 placed first in the petite final agsinst the Universitys of Texas and Illinois. The Men’s Lightweight 4+ placed first in the petite final against the University of Georgia and Northwestern. The Men’s Novice 4+ was in a close dogfight against Emory, Michigan State, the University of Kansas, Penn State, and managed to take third in the petite final. The Women’s Novice 4+ placed sixth in the Grand Final with Northwestern, USMA, Kansas, University of Chicago, and UC Santa Barabra. CSULB entered two boats, Varsity and Novice into the Women’s Lightweight 4+, bothing managing to make it to the Grand Final. The Novice boat finished sixth while the varsity boat fought through University of Georgia and Binghamption University to medal for third in the event.

Visit ACRA’s Website for the full rundown of the event.