WORCESTER, Mass. (May 6, 2017) – The Franklin Pierce University rowing team finally returned to the water this past Saturday as they competed at the 2017 New England Rowing Championship in Worcester, Mass.

The Crimson and Grey headed to Worcester with only one boat and competed in the women’s varsity four event. In the time trials, the Ravens finished eighth with a time of 6:47.33. In the varsity four petite finals, FPU placed second at 11:09.53.

For more information on Franklin Pierce Athletics, please visit the official website of Franklin Pierce Athletics (http://athletics.franklinpierce.edu). Also be sure to follow the Ravens through the Department of Athletics' official Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/FranklinPierceRavens), its YouTube channel (http://www.youtube.com/franklinpiercesports ) and its Twitter feed (http://twitter.com/FPUathletics). Fans wishing to purchase Franklin Pierce rowing apparel can do so at the Department of Athletics' online store (http://athletics.franklinpierce.edu/store).