PRINCETON, N.J. -- Barry University's rowing team is ranked No. 2 in the initial NCAA Division II poll conducted by USRowing/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.
The Buccaneers earned 171 points, 29 behind top-ranked Nova Southeastern. Nova received five first-place votes to earn the No. 1 ranking. Western Washington is third with 149 points.
The Bucs' crew will row against the rival Sharks in the Nova-Barry Dual Saturday in Hollywood, Fla.
USRowing/College Rowing Coaches Association
Women’s NCAA Division II Rankings
Team (1st-Place Votes), Points
1. Nova Southeastern University (5), 200
2. Barry University, 171
3. Western Washington University, 149
4. University of California, San Diego, 104
5. University of Central Oklahoma, 98
6. Humboldt State University, 85
7. Mercyhurst University, 64
8t. Philadelphia University, 12
8t. Florida Institute of Technology, 12
Others receiving votes: Seattle Pacific University 5.