University of Delaware Athletics
Saturday, March 14
Philadelphia, Pa.
10 AM
University of Delaware
at
Saint Joseph's
Rowing Opens Spring Season with Split at Saint Joseph's
3/14/2026 4:39:00 PM | Rowing
PHILADELPHIA – University of Delaware rowing completed their first regatta of the spring season, competing on the Schuylkill River against Saint Joseph's on Saturday.
The Fightin' Blue Hens came out on top in the 2v8+, while finishing less than one second behind in the V8+.
ON THE RECORD
"Today was a good first race day for the team," senior Meaghan Leahy (seven seat V8+) said. "We all fought hard in the wind. We're excited to keep working together this season. It's a great day to be a Blue Hen!"
"I'm really proud of how well we persevered today and that we were able to have fun while pushing through the difficult conditions", senior Adriana Mazzella (two seat 2V8+) said. "There were definitely some rough moments but we didn't let the wind outwind us. I'm super excited to see where the season takes us."
COURSE CONDITIONS
HOW IT HAPPENED
V4+
RESULTS
V8+
SJU: 7:12.40
Delaware: 7:13.28
2v8+
Delaware: 7:34.75
SJU: 8:07.22
LINEUPS
UP NEXT
Delaware will race again in the City of Brotherly Love in their next regatta, facing off against Temple on March 28.
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The Fightin' Blue Hens came out on top in the 2v8+, while finishing less than one second behind in the V8+.
ON THE RECORD
"Today was a good first race day for the team," senior Meaghan Leahy (seven seat V8+) said. "We all fought hard in the wind. We're excited to keep working together this season. It's a great day to be a Blue Hen!"
"I'm really proud of how well we persevered today and that we were able to have fun while pushing through the difficult conditions", senior Adriana Mazzella (two seat 2V8+) said. "There were definitely some rough moments but we didn't let the wind outwind us. I'm super excited to see where the season takes us."
COURSE CONDITIONS
- Weather held within the 50s with sun. There were 26 mph cross-head winds from the west gusting up to 41 mph. The water was choppy with white caps in the middle 1,000 meters.
HOW IT HAPPENED
V4+
- The race against Drexel was scratched.
- Due to the wind, SJU was unable to lock on to the stake boat, which had the Hawks start the race half a boat length up on Delaware.
- UD got off the line quickly and walked through SJU for an open water lead in the first 500 meters. Despite increasing winds and choppy water on the course in the middle 1,000 meters, the Hens widened the gap to continue leading. A significant lead going into the final 500 meters helped the boat step away from SJU during the sprint.
- Both crews battled back-and-forth in the first 500m, with SJU taking the lead in the latter portion of the first half. UD remained in contact with Saint Joe's through significant winds and choppy water.
- The Blue & Gold gained momentum in the third 500 meters, continuing to move up on Saint Joe's through the sprint. The final race margin was one bow deck, with the Hawks prevailing by 0.88 seconds.
RESULTS
V8+
SJU: 7:12.40
Delaware: 7:13.28
2v8+
Delaware: 7:34.75
SJU: 8:07.22
LINEUPS
UP NEXT
Delaware will race again in the City of Brotherly Love in their next regatta, facing off against Temple on March 28.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware rowing, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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