Canisius rowing participated in the Black Rock Cup, where they faced off against Marist and Mercyhurst over two days. On Day 1, Canisius lost all three races to Marist, with the Varsity 8+ finishing at 6:51.3 against Marist's 6:34.5. Day 2 saw Canisius record a win against Mercyhurst, finishing at 6:58.9, but they faced another loss to Marist in the 1V8 final with a time of 7:00.8. Overall, the event highlighted both competitive challenges and a glimpse of potential for the upcoming season.

By the Numbers
  • Canisius' Varsity 8+ finished 17.2 seconds behind Marist on Day 1.
  • Canisius defeated Mercyhurst by more than 19 seconds on Day 2.
State of Play
  • Canisius registered three wins against Mercyhurst over the competition.
  • Team displayed improvements in racing performance by the second day following losses on the first.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Canisius will compete in the Duquesne Invitational on May 2nd, aiming to build on their recent performances and secure additional wins.

Bottom Line

Despite mixed results at the Black Rock Cup, Canisius rowing showed resilience and potential for growth, especially evident in their victories over Mercyhurst. Continued focus on improvement could yield better outcomes in future competitions.