ST. MARY's, Md. – The Old Dominion University women's sailing team placed fifth in the MAISA South Women's. Championship on Saturday.
ODU's Division A team of Bridget Groble and Katie Barton were second in the division, just one point behind the division winner, Navy. Not expected to compete this weekend, Barton stepped into the starting position at crew to help ODU to the second place spot in Division A. The duo had a pair of race wins and a second place finish.
The Monarchs were unable to field a Division B team but still finished in fifth place and an at-large berth to the national championships is still available.