The Heron varsity eight produced the program's best finish in the collegiate eight event at the Head of the Charles, placing fifth in a field of 29. William Smith covered the 5,000-meter course in 17:34.92. The Herons topped New York rivals St. Lawrence (14th), Ithaca (15th), Hamilton (19th), and Army (21st). William Smith's entry was powered by Kim Goral, Lauren Blake-Whitney, Sinead Reilly, Christine Reighley, Maggie Smith, Katie Paige, Tess Wiggins, Alyssa Trebilcock, and Elizabeth Hughes.