The Canisius rowing team faced challenges at the Knecht Cup, kicking off their spring season in Cherry Hill, N.J. Their Varsity 4+ finished in fourth place among five teams with a time of 8:44.03, while the 2V8 secured sixth place in their heat clocking in at 7:24.08. The Varsity 8+ boat followed with a 7:11.77 finish, also landing in fourth place in their race. Unfortunately, none of the boats advanced to the final rounds set for Sunday.

By the Numbers
  • Varsity 4+ finished 4th with a time of 8:44.03.
  • 2V8 finished 6th, clocking in at 7:24.08.
  • Varsity 8+ finished 4th with a time of 7:11.77.
State of Play
  • The Knecht Cup marked the start of the spring season for the team.
  • All Canisius boats struggled to secure spots in the final rounds.
What's Next

Canisius rowing will be back in action on April 18 for the New York State Championships, with racing starting at 10 a.m. in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Bottom Line

Despite a tough start at the Knecht Cup, the team remains focused on improving performance ahead of upcoming competitions, particularly at the New York State Championships.