Five student-athletes from the Fordham rowing team were recognized as 2026 College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-District for their achievements in academics and athletics. The honorees include Eliza Collins, Nicolette Giamarusti, Bailey Scherdorf, Alex Zaneski, and Faith Lee. Their efforts contributed to a historic third place finish at the 2026 Atlantic 10 Championships, marking Fordham's best performance at the event. This recognition highlights the balance of academic excellence and competitive success within the team.

By the Numbers
  • Five Fordham rowers named CSC Academic All-District.
  • The Rams achieved a third place finish at the Atlantic 10 Championships, their best in history.
State of Play
  • Eliza Collins earned 2026 First Team All-Atlantic 10 and was named Team MVP.
  • All honorees were major contributors to the Varsity 8, which had several notable victories at key championships.
What's Next

Future competitions will further showcase the strengths of these athletes, as they aim to maintain their academic and athletic performance. The team will strive to build on their recent success at the Atlantic 10 Championships.

Bottom Line

The impressive achievements of these student-athletes exemplify the importance of balancing academic rigor with competitive excellence, setting a standard for future Fordham students and athletes.