The Union College men's crew team secured a third-place finish at the Liberty League Championship, its best result since 2018. Competing at Fish Creek, Union finished 14.75 seconds behind Ithaca College, the event's champion. The Varsity 8+ crew, led by coxswain Erika Canaveral and comprising senior and junior rowers, completed the race in 6:38.340, defeating fourth-place St. Lawrence by nearly seven seconds. Additionally, Union's Second Varsity 8+ team also placed third, while the Third Varsity 8+ boat finished fifth. The team will return to competition on May 2 for the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championships.

By the Numbers
  • Union placed third, with a time of 6:38.340 in the Varsity 8+ race.
  • They finished 14.75 seconds behind first-place Ithaca College and nearly seven seconds ahead of St. Lawrence University.
State of Play
  • Union's performance marked a notable improvement, achieving its best overall finish in five years.
  • The team has two boats competing in the Second Varsity 8+, both showing strong results in this race.
What's Next

The Union men's crew team is set to compete again on May 2 at the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championships, where they aim to build on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

Union's third-place finish reflects a significant resurgence in their rowing program, suggesting promising potential for future competitions and reinforcing the team's competitive edge within the Liberty League.