SAINT MARY'S CITY, Md. -- The Hampton University sailing team finished ninth in the MAISA Women's Championship, which was held this past Saturday and Sunday and hosted by St. Mary's.

The Pirates finished with 185 points.

Georgetown won the regatta with 71 points.

Veronica Maccari and Katelyn Hull sailed in the A Division, tallying 107 points and recording a best finish of fifth. Cristina Ortiz Vivas and Kitija Megne sailed in the B Division, recording six top-five finishes -- including a pair of third-place runs -- in tallying 78 points.

The Pirates will compete in the America Trophy, hosted by Old Dominion, on Saturday and Sunday. For more information on Hampton University sailing, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.