The No. 20 Holy Cross men's rowing team faced tough competition from No. 22 Drexel and No. 18 Georgetown at the Occoquan Reservoir. In the varsity 8+ event, Holy Cross finished third with a time of 5:38.11, just behind Georgetown. Meanwhile, the second varsity 8+ secured second place at 5:48.31, finishing ahead of Georgetown by three seconds. The third varsity 8+ also achieved second place with a time of 5:50.13, narrowly losing to Drexel and winning over Georgetown. Their fourth varsity 8+ finished second with a time of 6:09.97, defeating both Drexel's 5V and Georgetown's 4V.

By the Numbers
  • Varsity 8+ finished third in 5:38.11, less than two seconds behind Georgetown.
  • Second varsity 8+ placed second with a time of 5:48.31, three seconds ahead of Georgetown.
  • Third varsity 8+ recorded a time of 5:50.13, under two seconds behind Drexel.
  • Fourth varsity 8+ finished in 6:09.97, defeating both Drexel's 5V and Georgetown's 4V.
State of Play
  • Holy Cross demonstrated competitive performance against ranked teams, showcasing their depth in rowing.
  • The team prepares to welcome Hobart, Marist, and Temple for their next race on April 18.
What's Next

With home competition looming, expectations are high for Holy Cross to leverage their experience against Hobart, Marist, and Temple. The team aims to build on their current performances and achieve better results.

Bottom Line

Holy Cross men's rowing has shown promise against ranked opponents, setting the stage for important upcoming competitions. Maintaining consistency and focus will be critical for their success as they approach their next races.