SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. –The Union College women's rowing team concluded its fall schedule on Saturday, competing at the Head of the Fish Regatta on Fish Creek.

The Garnet Chargers had two entries in the Collegiate Frosh/Novice 8+ race, with the team's "A" boat earning an eighth-place finish out of 23 boats in 12:40.508, while the "B" boat placed 16th in 14:33.579. Union's "A" boat finished second among 11 Division III entries and ahead of seven Division I boats, including the "A" boats from Army West Point and Ithaca, making Union the fastest Liberty League boat in the event.

Helmed by first-year coxswain Suhani Goyal, the "A" boat consisted of first-years Natalie Dinneen (stroke), Doriana Tirch (seven seat), Caroline Kruggel (six seat), Caroline Burkott (five seat) and Emilia Cernatescu (four seat), sophomores Leah Scopteuolo-Rosen (three seat) and Siena Damigella (two seat), and first-year Ally Deng (bow).

The "B" boat also had a strong showing, finishing ahead of six other schools' "A" boats, including three from Division I programs. Coxed by first-year Sai Sahu, the boat featured sophomore Zoe Blair (stroke), first-years Winter Lafferty (seven seat), Rebecca King (six seat), Maddy Masem (five seat), Juliette Brey (four seat), Dylan Striar (three seat), Bailey Austin (two seat) and Ilsa Neumann (bow).

Union has concluded its fall schedule and first slate of competitions under new head men's and women's rowing coach Erin Czupil. The Garnet Chargers' spring schedule will be announced on UnionAthletics.com during the winter months.