Men's Crew Ranked No. 8 in IRCA National Poll

PHILADELPHIA - The Temple men's crew Varsity Eight boat has been ranked #8 nationally in the first week of the Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association Poll released on Apr. 21. The Owls are the top ranked team in Pennsylvania.

"In this strange year of racing, it is very exciting to be recognized as a top player in collegiate rowing," head coach Brian Perkins said. "We are looking forward to earning higher rankings in the tough coming weeks!"

This week's ranking comes after the Varsity Eight boat won two races at the Kerr Cup, recording a time of 5:41.1 in the second race to defeat the Penn Lightweights and Washington College, and a time of 5:44.13 in the first race to defeat the Penn…