The Seattle Pacific University women's rowing team showed strength at the Pioneer/Pilot Invitational in Vancouver, with strong performances cut short by rough conditions leading to the cancellation of the second half of the event.

By the Numbers
  • The Falcons won the Open 4+ with a time of 9:15.6, leading from start to finish.
  • In the Varsity 4+, SPU clocked 2:12 at the 500-meter mark and finished with a time of 8:48, securing a third-place finish.
Yes, But

The event was cut short due to rough weather conditions, impacting the second flight of races and limiting the overall competition.

State of Play
  • The Falcons showcased progressions in multiple boats, highlighting strong potential if the event had not been cancelled.
  • SPU will now compete at the Knecht Cup in Cherry Hill, NJ, on April 13 and 14.
What's Next

The Falcons will be looking to carry their recent success to the upcoming competition at the Knecht Cup, aiming to build on their promising performances.

Bottom Line

Seattle Pacific University women's rowing team demonstrated strength and potential at the Pioneer/Pilot Invitational, despite the event ending prematurely due to challenging weather conditions.