ADRIAN, Michigan — The Marietta College women's rowing team raced in the Devils Lake Invitational Saturday (April 5) morning. The Pioneers competed in the varsity 4+ race.

"It was a great weekend at the Devils Lake Invite. The team got to experience all the unique parts of the sport from 40-degree weather, rain and wind, great racing, gritty victories, and the sportsmanship and camaraderie of sharing oars with regional rivals," Marietta head coach Annie Devorak said. "We've got 3 weeks to make adjustments, gain fitness, and prepare for our championship."

Marietta won the varsity 4+ race with a time of 9:57.44. The Milwaukee School of Engineering was second with a time of 10:07.4, followed by Adrian (10:17.3), and Milwaukee School of Engineering B (10:34.1).

Despite a strong head wind and choppy conditions, the Pioneers managed to avoid the chaos at the start line. MSOE's B crew stuck with Marietta through the first 1,000-meters. With 500-meters to go, the Pioneers broke away and had an open water lead on the field.

Marietta is back on the water against Robert Morris University on Saturday (April 19).

Fans can follow all the Pioneer teams all year long at pioneers.marietta.edu. You can also follow the Pioneers on Facebook at facebook.com/MariettaCollege and @MariettaPioneer on X and Instagram.

Results
Varsity 4+
Marietta (9:57.44), MSOE (10:07.4), Adrian (10:17.3), MSOE B (10:34.1).

Marietta: Coxswain: Phoebe Smith (Knoxville, Tenn./L & N STEM Academy), Stroke: Avery Kurman (Galloway, N.J./Atlantic County Insitute of Technology), 3: Lily Sands (Marietta, Ohio/Marietta), 2: Katie Lively (New Matamoras, Ohio/River), Bow: Jade Poling (Vienna, W.Va./Parkersburg).