PHILADELPHIA – The Temple men's crew season started off with a bang on Saturday at the Murphy Cup. The Owls earned medals in all four events that they competed in, winning one gold to go along with two silvers and a bronze. All races held were finals.
The varsity eight boat put on an impressive showing, winning the Owls' lone gold medal of the morning by a boat length over second-place Drexel.
FRESHMAN EIGHT
- Took home the silver medal in the first race of the season for the Owls, clocking in at 6:00
LIGHTWEIGHT FOUR
- Earned a bronze medal in the varsity four event, recording a time of 6:44
SECOND VARSITY EIGHT
- Finished in 5:57 for a fourth-place finish
LIGHTWEIGHT EIGHT
- Won a silver medal in the second varsity eight event, clocking in at 5:51
VARSITY EIGHT
- Won the Owls' first gold medal of the season with a time of 5:37