The William Smith novice eight finished fourth overall in the women's collegiate novice eight event at the Head of the Fish regatta. Among Division III entries, the Herons were second, trailing only Williams College. Rachael Brown, Emily Smith, Cecelia Foley, Kylie Wyskochil, Jennifer Sullivan, Paige Brunner, Lauren Cornman, Maggie Santinelli, and Nicole Guardino powered William Smith down the course in 14:18.9, 0.66 seconds ahead of fifth place WPI. UMass won the event followed by the Ephs and Colgate.