The Holy Cross women's rowing team delivered impressive performances at the Knecht Cup, marking their return to the event since 2019. Competing against 34 teams, they learned valuable lessons through three races. The team aims to build on this experience as they head into the second half of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Varsity 8+ finished third in the third final with a time of 6:58.37, just under three seconds behind Georgetown and Delaware.
  • Second Varsity 8+ clocked 7:05.35 in their heat, finishing just a quarter of a second behind Radcliffe.
State of Play
  • The varsity 8+ won their heat against strong competitors like Drexel and Marist.
  • Second Varsity 8+ achieved a notable finish in the third final, winning by over three seconds against Radcliffe.
What's Next

The team will compete at home on Lake Quinsigamond against Boston College, Connecticut, Massachusetts, MIT, and Sacred Heart on April 18.

Bottom Line

The Holy Cross women's rowing team's strong showing at the Knecht Cup sets a positive tone for the remainder of the season, emphasizing their growth and competitive spirit heading into future races.