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May 3, 2012
Washington College Presents Annual Athletic Awards
The Washington College Athletics Department held its annual athletic awards ceremony tonight, honoring the top student-athletes for the 2011-12 academic year.
April 28, 2012
Three Shorewomen Named All-MARC, Six Named Academic All-MARC
Washington College seniors Kelsie Jensen and Kendall Mulligan have earned All Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) varsity honors, while freshman Kelly Bird was named to the All-MARC novice team. Jensen and Mulligan were also among the six Shorewomen to earn MARC Academic All-Conference honors.
April 28, 2012
#9 Shorewomen Finish 2nd Overall at MARC Championships
The ninth-ranked Washington College women's rowing team finished second overall at the 2012 Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Championships today at Gifford Pinchot State Park in Lewisberry, PA. The Shorewomen finished with a total of 32 points in the two scoring events - the varsity eight and second varsity eight.
April 27, 2012
Super Saturday
Three Washington College athletics teams are competing for conference championships this weekend, while three others are jockeying for conference tournament berths and/or seeding.
April 23, 2012
Women's Rowing Dedicates Races to Cancer-Stricken Boy
Competing at the Knecht Cup in Cherry Hill, NJ, is an annual event for the Washington College women's rowing team, but this year's races at the regatta, held April 14th and 15th, had extra meaning for the Shorewomen.
April 22, 2012
#11 Shorewomen's Varsity Eight Second in Race Against Strong Competition
The varsity eight of the 11th-ranked Washington College women's rowing team finished second of six boats in a race against tough competition, including two other nationally-ranked teams, this morning in Worcester, MA.
April 21, 2012
#11 Shorewomen Fall to #5 Trinity, UNH
The varsity eight of the 11th-ranked Washington College women's rowing team rowed against fifth-ranked Trinity (CT) and New Hampshire, a club program from a Division I school, this morning in Worcester, MA. The Shorewomen finished third in the race. Trinity won while New Hampshire was second.
April 20, 2012
Washington College Rowing Teams "Can" Hunger
The Washington College men's and women's rowing teams joined together to enter the "Let's Can Hunger" effort, sponsored by the school's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Club. The rowers donated more food than any other student organization at 300 pounds of food.
April 15, 2012
#12 Shorewomen Place Second in Two Events at Knecht Cup
The 12th-ranked Washington College women's rowing team finished second in both the Division III varsity eight and the Division III varsity four at the Knecht Cup, held yesterday and today on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, NJ.
April 7, 2012
#14 Shorewomen Take Varsity Eight Against Philadelphia U & Bryn Mawr
The 14th-ranked Washington College women's rowing team defeated traditional Division II power Philadelphia University and Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference rival Bryn Mawr in the varsity eight of a regatta hosted by Philadelphia University in windy and rough conditions this morning.
April 1, 2012
Shorewomen's Varsity Four, Eight Compete at Occoquan Sprints
The Washington College women's rowing team competed in the varsity eight and varsity four at the Occoquan Sprints today in Lorton, VA. The Shorewomen's varsity eight reached the petite final.
March 31, 2012
#14 Shorewomen Sweep Races Against St. Mary's
The 14th-ranked Washington College women's rowing team swept a pair of races against visiting St. Mary's College of Maryland this morning on the Chester River.
March 24, 2012
Third-Ranked Wellesley Edges Out Shorewomen
Host Washington College gave visiting third-ranked Wellesley all it could handle in a varsity eight women's rowing race this morning on the Chester River.
March 8, 2012
Women's Rowing Spring Preview
The 2011 spring season was a mixed bag for the Washington College women's rowing team. This year, a young Shorewomen team with a total of just five seniors and juniors on the roster will look to begin a new chapter in the team's history.
February 27, 2012
Four Student-Athletes to be Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
Four Washington College student-athletes will be among the 34 new members of the Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the most prestigious national academic honor society for undergraduate students in liberal studies, to be inducted Wednesday night.
February 27, 2012
VIDEO: Sarah C. Strickland Christening
The latest Washington College women's rowing boat, the Sarah C. Strickland, was christened on Saturday. The boat is named after Sarah Strickland '11, a former team captain. A video of the ceremony follows.
January 27, 2012
RowingTalks 2012 to Stream Live from Washington College Saturday
USRowing, the national governing body for the sport of rowing in the United States, will stream RowingTalks 2012, live from Washington College tomorrow.
January 11, 2012
2011's Most Amazing Performances - The Results
We asked you to vote for the most amazing performance in Washington College Athletics for the 2011 calendar year and you did. What might be most amazing was the "get out the vote" effort by supporters of the women's tennis team, which finished first in this year's poll in a landslide.
December 6, 2011
Rachel Benders' England Experience
Women's rower Rachel Benders spent the fall semester in England and writes about her experience from across the Atlantic Ocean.
October 29, 2011
(Updated 10/29, 10:45 a.m.): "Hallowinter" Forces Saturday Schedule Changes
Old Man Winter must have forgotten to check his calendar. October snow forecast for much of the Mid-Atlantic region has forced a number of schedule changes for Washington College Athletics.
October 22, 2011
Shorewomen Finish 11th in Collegiate Four at Head of the Charles
The Washington College women's rowing team finished 11th of 33 boats in the women's collegiate four today at the Head of the Charles, the world's largest rowing regatta, in Boston, MA.
October 16, 2011
Novice Four Wins at Occoquan Chase
A first-place finish in the college novice women's four highlighted the Washington College women's rowing team's performance as the Shorewomen opened their fall regatta schedule at the Occoquan Chase in Lorton, VA.
August 15, 2011
Murphy Tabbed as Assistant Women's Rowing Coach
Washington College head women's rowing coach Dr. Mike Davenport has announced the hiring of Allison Murphy as an assistant coach for the Shorewomen. Murphy, who will serve as the team's novice coach, spent the last two years as the varsity and novice women's coach at Space Coast Crew in Satellite Beach, FL.
July 27, 2011
Benders, Jensen, Mulligan Return as Women's Rowing Captains
Washington College head women's rowing coach Dr. Mike Davenport has announced that rising seniors Kelsie Jensen and Kendall Mulligan and rising junior Rachel Benders will serve as the Shorewomen's captains during the 2011-12 academic year. All three also served as team captains in 2010-11.
May 25, 2011
Four Shorewomen Named CRCA Scholar-Athletes
Washington College rowers Christine Lynch, Kelsie Jensen, Kendall Mulligan, and Rachel Benders have been named College Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Division III National Scholar-Athletes for the 2010-11 season.
May 5, 2011
Washington College Presents Annual Athletic Awards
The Washington College Athletics Department held its annual athletic awards ceremony tonight, honoring the top student-athletes for the 2010-11 academic year.
April 30, 2011
Shorewomen Win MARC Championship for Second Time in Three Years
For the second time in three years, the 15th-ranked Washington College women's rowing team has won the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) Championship as the Shorewomen took first place in the overall points standing at today's championship regatta at Gifford Pinchot State Park.
April 30, 2011
Three Shorewomen Earn All-MARC Honors
Washington College senior Sarah Strickland and junior Kendall Mulligan have earned All Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) varsity honors, while freshman Valeria DiLisi was named to the All-MARC novice team and four Shorewomen earned MARC Academic All-Conference honors.
April 29, 2011
Championship Weekend!
Six Washington College teams are competing in conference and national championship events this weekend. Check out these links to all the important information you need.
April 28, 2011
Six WC Rowing Alums Return to Chestertown Sunday to Coach in Maryland High School Champs
No fewer than six Washington College rowing alumni will return to Chestertown as coaches on Sunday as the school hosts the Maryland State High School Rowing Championships for the first time.
April 17, 2011
Shorewomen Eights Row More Top-10 Teams in Worcester
The Washington College women's rowing team competed in a pair of races on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA, this morning against fourth-ranked William Smith, eighth-ranked WPI, Tufts, RIT, and Skidmore.
April 16, 2011
Shorewomen Challenge Top Teams in Worcester
The Washington College women's rowing team took fourth place in a pair of races against Trinity, Bates, New Hampshire, and Skidmore this morning on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA. Bates and Trinity are currently ranked second and third in Division III, respectively.
April 9, 2011
Shorewomen Beat Five MARC Rivals at Knecht Cup
Washington College's first varsity eight made a statement today, beating five boats from Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference rival schools to win the women's Division III varsity eight at the Knecht Cup in Cherry Hill, NJ. The Shorewomen's second varsity eight also competed at the regatta, finishing fifth in its heat.
April 2, 2011
Shorewomen Win Pair of Races Against Division II Philadelphia U.
The Washington College women’s rowing team won two races against Division II Philadelphia University this morning on the Chester River.
March 31, 2011
"Flock Out" - Saturday, April 2nd
The Washington College Student Events Board is sponsoring a "Flock Out" this Saturday, April 2nd, as all nine Washington College varsity spring sports will be competing at home. A tailgate will be held on the Hodson green from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
March 26, 2011
Shorewomen Win Division II/III Varsity Eight at Murphy Cup
The Washington College first varsity eight won the Division II/III varsity eight event at the Murphy Cup today in Philadelphia.
March 24, 2011
Wellesley Wins Pair of Races Against Shorewomen
The Washington College women's rowing team hosted Wellesley College in a two-race regatta this afternoon on the Chester River. Wellesley won the first varsity eight, finishing in 7:36 to Washington's 7:55.
March 17, 2011
VIDEO: Coxswain Cam from Women's Varsity Eight Practice
"Coxswain Cam" returns as junior Kelsie Jensen guides the women's varsity eight through today's practice.
March 13, 2011
Shorewomen Row Past Clark in Spring Opener
The Washington College women's rowing team opened its spring regatta season this afternoon with a home regatta against Clark University on the Chester River. The Shorewomen won the varsity eight and second varsity eight and finished first, second, and fourth in the varsity four.
February 24, 2011
Women's Rowing Spring Preview
The Washington College women's rowing team will once again be among the favorites to win the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Championship (MARC) this spring. The Shorewomen return 13 rowers and one coxswain from last year's team, which finished second in the overall point standings at the MARC Championships.
November 23, 2010
Washington College to Present 2011 Rowing Talks on January 20
Washington College will present the 2011 Rowing Talks, sponsored by US Rowing, on January 20th. Rowing Talks is a free symposium for high school rowing coaches.
October 30, 2010
Shorewomen Compete at Head of the Schuylkill
The Washington College women's rowing team competed in four events today at the Head of the Schuylkill regatta in Philadelphia. A sixth-place finish out of 21 boats in the women's open club eight highlighted the Shorewomen's performance.
October 24, 2010
Shorewomen Row at Head of the Charles
The Washington College women's rowing team was represented at the Head of the Charles - the world's largest rowing regatta - today in Boston. The Shorewomen were 20th of 31 boats in the women's collegiate eight, finishing in a time of 17:57.918
October 17, 2010
Shorewomen Open Fall Schedule at Occoquan Chase
The Washington College women's rowing team opened its fall regatta schedule today at the Occoquan Chase in Lorton, VA. The Shorewomen were sixth of 18 boats in the open women's eight and 24th of 24 boats in the open women's four following an equipment failure.
September 5, 2010
Five Shorewomen Named Women's Rowing Captains
Washington College women's rowing head coach Mike Davenport recently announced the team's five captains for the 2010-11 academic year: seniors Catherine Black and Sarah Strickland, juniors Kelsie Jensen and Kendall Mulligan, and sophomore Rachel Benders.
May 24, 2010
Six Shorewomen Named CRCA National Scholar-Athletes
Six Washington College rowers have been named College Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Division III National Scholar-Athletes for the 2009-10 season.
May 20, 2010
Malow Named to CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team
Nominated against student-athletes representing 13 sports from Division II, Division III, and NAIA schools, recently graduated Washington College rower Ericka Malow has been named to the 2010 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine College Division Academic All-District II Women's At-Large third team.
May 8, 2010
Shorewomen Eights Race at Dad Vails
The Washington College women's rowing team competed at the prestigious Dad Vail regatta yesterday and today in Philadelphia. The Shorewomen had two boats entered in the Division III varsity eight; Washington's "A" boat reached the final and finished fifth.
May 4, 2010
Shorewomen Head to Dad Vails this Weekend
The Washington College women's rowing team will have two boats in the Division III Varsity Eight at the prestigious Dad Vail regatta this Friday and Saturday in Philadelphia.
April 28, 2010
Washington College Presents Annual Athletic Awards
The Washington College Athletics Department held its annual athletic awards ceremony tonight, honoring the top student-athletes for the 2009-2010 academic year.
April 26, 2010
Malow, Smith, Fiori Named All-MARC
Washington College senior women's rowers Ericka Malow and Amy Smith have been named to the All Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference (MARC) varsity team. Freshman Kate Fiori has been named to the All-MARC novice team. In addition, six Shorewomen earned spots on the MARC Academic Honor Roll.
April 24, 2010
Shorewomen Second in Points at MARC's
The Washington College women's rowing team finished second of six teams in the overall points standings today at the Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference Championships in York County, PA.
April 10, 2010
Second Varsity Eight Wins at Knecht Cup
The Washington College women's rowing team won the Division III second varsity eight at this weekend's Knecht Cup, held on the Cooper River. The Shorewomen were also fourth in the Division III varsity eight.
April 3, 2010
Shorewomen Win Division II/III Varsity Eight at Murphy Cup
Washington College's "A" boat won the Division II/III Varsity Eight at the Murphy Cup regatta today in Philadelphia, PA. The Shorewomen's "B" boat was fourth in the same event.
March 27, 2010
Shorewomen Split Races with #12 Wellesley
The Washington College women's rowing team split a pair of races against visiting 12th-ranked Wellesley College this morning on the Chester River. Wellesley won the first varsity eight, while the Shorewomen won the second varsity eight.
October 24, 2009
WC 6th in Open Club Eight at Schuylkill
The Washington College women's rowing team finished sixth of 19 boats in the open club eight to highlight the team's performance at the Head of the Schuylkill regatta today in Philadelphia, PA. The Shorewomen completed the race in 16:20.1833.
October 17, 2009
Shorewomen Row at Head of th Charles
The Washington College women's rowing team finished 22nd of 29 boats in the women's collegiate four today at the Head of the Charles regatta in Boston. The Shorewomen completed the race in 21:18.787.
October 10, 2009
Shorewomen Compete at Navy Day Regatta
The Washington College women's rowing team opened its fall regatta schedule this morning by entering three boats in the women's collegiate four. The Shorewomen's "A" boat led Washington with a 12th-place finish out of 18 boats.













