June 11, 2001

Philadelphia, Pa. -- The women's crew team ended its 2001 spring season with a solid performance at the Dad Vails. The Stags placed several entries into the event, highlighted by the second-place finish in the varsity 8+ petitie final.

The boat finished only four seconds behind Purdue University, which finished tied for third in the overall team standings. The Stags placed second in the petitie final behind the University of Connecticut, which won in a time of 7:33.6. Fairfield finished the race with a time of 7:38.0.

The Red and White also had entries in the varsity heavyweight 4+ (fifth in heat - 8:30.0), the varsity heavyweight 8+ (7:39.41), the freshmen/novice 4 (third in heat - 8:54.36).