Men’s Rowing Set to Compete in Second Consecutive IRA Division III Championships

ITHACA, N.Y. – For the second consecutive year, the Ithaca College men’s rowing team has secured an automatic berth to the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Division III National Championship Regatta, taking place May 30–31 on the Cooper River in Camden, New Jersey.
 
The 2025 regatta marks the 122nd edition of the IRA National Championship and the fourth year featuring a Division III championship. Ithaca will be joined by seven other top programs, including automatic qualifiers: Marietta College (Mid-Atlantic Rowing Conference), Trinity College, and Bates College (New England Small College Athletic Conference). Rounding out the field are at-large selections: Williams College, Tufts University, Wesleyan University, and Colby College.
 
In the most recent Intercollegiate Rowing Coaches Association/IRA Men’s Varsity 8+ Polls released on May 26, Ithaca’s first varsity eight was tied for No. 9, while the second varsity eight was ranked No. 10. The Bombers are coming off an impressive showing at the Liberty League Championships where the V8+ won by over 21 seconds and the 2V8+ also took top honors with a time of 6:54.090.
 
Fans can follow the action of the two-day championship via live video and results links, with additional details available on the IRA National Championship website.