Fairfield University's rowing teams are set to compete in the Mountain Hawk Invitational this Saturday, racing against Iona, Loyola Maryland, and host Lehigh University. The format involves two separate flights for the Stags, with each boat contesting two races across three varsity eights. Coaches express optimism from prior performances at the Jesuit Invitational, despite difficult conditions. This competition presents an opportunity to improve and demonstrate progress in front of strong rivals.

By the Numbers
  • Each team will partake in two races during the competition.
  • The men's second varsity 8 and varsity 4 secured second place at the Jesuit Invitational.
State of Play
  • Fairfield's rowing teams had promising showings at their season opener despite challenging weather.
  • Current training sessions focus on enhancing team cohesion and composure under pressure.
What's Next

Following the Mountain Hawk Invitational, the Stags will have a week off before heading to the Knecht Cup on April 11-12 in Pennsauken, N.J.

Bottom Line

The Mountain Hawk Invitational presents a crucial opportunity for the Stags to showcase their improvement and teamwork after an encouraging start to the season.