April 10, 2006

Camden, N.J. - The Lakers began the 2006 season with some tough racing at the Knecht Cup Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9. With over 60 teams in attendance, it was one of the largest competitions on the racing calendar. For many schools it was their 5th race, but for the Lakers it was their first and they came out a little flat. The women's open eight finished with a team best 2nd place behind NCAA regional foe Dowling college.

Temperatures were in the low 40s with intermittent rain and a strong crosswind. Most races were forced to use floating starts. Some events were delayed while others were cancelled.

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Men's Lightweight 8

1st St Joes University 6:22.2

2nd Georgia Tech 6:25.6

3rd Holy Cross 6:28.8

4th Mercyhurst 6:38.5

5th Pitt 6:46.1

6th Boston College 6:58.3

Women's Varsity 8

1st Dowling 7:38.0

2nd Mercyhurst 7:52.3

3rd Lafayette 7:55.0

4th Franklin Pierce 7:55.6

5th American 8:08.9

6th North Carolina State 8:12.4

Men's Varsity Eight

1st Temple 6:00.6

12th Mercyhurst 6:28.0

The men's team will be back in action the this weekend when they host University at Buffalo at Findley Lake starting at 9:00am.