WEST WINDSOR, N.J. -- The Fairfield University varsity 4 capped its spring season with another strong performance, earning a spot in the Petite Final at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta. The crew finished the event ranked 13th in the nation after racing twice during the morning event which allowed it to secured the national ranking.

First up, the Fairfield crew began the morning with a spot in the time trials during which the group finished 13th in the race of 20. The Stags' shell was comprised by Michael Greene, Michael Pagliaro, Jake Godwin, Brady Stergion, and coxswain Matt Tarabocchia, which combined for a time of 7:14.881, just a few seconds off a top 10 finish. With its performance, Fairfield received an invitation to the Petite Final where it placed sixth overall after finishing the race in 7:29.145.

The Intercollegiate Rowing Association currently consists of 52 member institutions competing across men's heavyweight and men's lightweight rowing. All members of the Association are eligible to compete in the IRA National Championship Regatta.