Rowing Programs Start Fall Competition At Head Of The Housatonic

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Fairfield University men’s and women’s rowing teams will open the 2026 Fall season on Saturday when both programs will compete at the Head of the Housatonic. The Stags will send four eights and two fours to the event, giving Head Women’s Rowing Coach David Patterson and Head Men’s Rowing Coach Steve Baranoski an opportunity to see their student-athletes in competition for the first time. “The opening segment of the fall season has felt very truncated with Labor Day being so late which meant we did not get to the water until September 14,” Coach Patterson said.…