The Mercyhurst Rowing Team launched their 2025 spring racing season at the Marietta Invite, achieving several top finishes against teams including Marietta, Wisconsin, Dayton, and Adrian. Notably, the Women's Varsity 8+ secured a victory, while the Men's teams showed strong performances, placing second in multiple categories. The event highlighted the Lakers' competitive edge as they gear up for more races this spring.

By the Numbers
  • Women's Varsity 8+ won their race with a time of 6:37.4.
  • Men's Varsity 4+ finished 2nd with a time of 6:27.6, just behind Wisconsin.
  • Men's Lightweight 8+ secured 2nd place with a time of 5:30.8, surpassing Marietta.
State of Play
  • Women’s Varsity teams demonstrated both strength and competitive spirit, winning one race and narrowly losing another.
  • Men's Heavyweight 8+ also performed well, finishing close to Marietta.
  • Composite crews continue to showcase versatility, with the Men's composite team showing a solid finish.
What's Next

The Men's Lightweight team will compete in the National Collegiate Lightweight Invite in Princeton, NJ on March 29th, which could further impact their season's momentum. The Women's teams and Men's Heavyweight will return to action on April 6th, ready to build on their recent successes.

Bottom Line

The Lakers’ strong start sets a promising tone for the rest of their spring season. Their ability to secure wins and competitive times signals a readiness to challenge for more accolades in upcoming races.