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Bucknell University
George Washington Invitational
Men's Crew Sweeps Conference Rivals in Dominant Showing
4/6/2026 2:19:00 PM | Men's Crew
The first joint home race between BUMC and BUWR in recent years was already shaping up to be an exciting weekend even before river forecasts made the Susquehanna unrowable. Thanks to the Drexel coaches we secured a backup venue on the Schuylkill in Philadelphia. The men competed against George Washington, Lehigh, and Fordham, while the women raced against George Washington, Lehigh, and Drexel. It was a great day of racing with warm temps, low flow, and calm water. The #2 nationally ranked varsity 8 started the day strong with a 9 second win over conference rival Lehigh, and followed up with an 8 second win over #9 GW in the afternoon. The second varsity 8 followed suit, notching wins over the 2Vs from Lehigh and GW. The 3rd varsity 8 had a slightly different progression, first racing and beating Lehigh's 3V by almost 30 seconds. In the afternoon, the crew raced up a category against the 2Vs from Lehigh and Fordham, and came away with an open water victory. Without a category in which to race, the freshman 8 and 4V lined up against the GW 3V, with the freshmen winning the race and the 4V finishing 2nd. In the afternoon, the 4V split into two 4s joined by a third 4 from the 5V. The top two 4s raced against GW and Lehigh and finished 1st and 2nd, boding well for the conference matchup in under a month at the MARC. The 3rd 4 raced against the 2nd 4s from GW and Lehigh, and came away with a 30+ second victory. All in all, the men completed a clean sweep on the day, winning every event in which they raced. Results and times can be seen here.
1st Varsity 8+ – 2025 Hudson U8.32 Ultra Super Predator "Stealth"
Coxswain: Tyler Leong, Jr.
Stroke: Christopher Kirby, Sr.
7: Ryan Genel Sr.
6: Soren Stein, Jr.
5: Jacob Mohr, Jr.
4: Kristian Komorowski, Jr.
3: James Harris, Fr.
2: Tanner Tighelaar, Jr.
Bow: John Kirincich, Sr.
2nd Varsity 8+ – 2022 Hudson S8.32 Super Predator
Coxswain: Sean Doherty, Jr.
Stroke: Tim Robertson, Sr.
7: Tennyson Kelly, Jr.
6: Cornelius Nichilo, Jr.
5: Tiarnan Nowak, Jr.
4: Jackson Lilley, So.
3: Neil Davidek, So.
2: Sebastian Brandt, Jr.
Bow: Will Curtis, So.
3rd Varsity 8+ – 2024 Hudson U8.43 Ultra Super Predator "Shark"
Coxswain: Regine Escher, Fr.
Stroke: Wesley Peot, Jr.
7: Tommy Smith, Jr.
6: Ryan Firestone, Sr.
5: Joe Hofmann, Jr.
4: Aidan Cassidy, So.
3: Connor Orkin, Jr.
2: Jack Greenleaf, Jr.
Bow: Oliver Abushacra, Sr.
Novice 8+ – 2019 Hudson S8.32 Super Predator
Coxswain: Brendan Seay, Fr.
Stroke: Jack McSwain, Fr.
7: Aidan Arouh, Fr.
6: Zach Cantor, Fr.
5: Van Lurton, Fr.
4: Michael Borao, Fr.
3: Jack Dutton, Fr.
2: Reilly Hope, Fr.
1: Joseph Frangie, Fr.
4th Varsity 8+ – 2022 Hudson S8.32 Super Predator
Coxswain: Luke Catalanello, Jr.
Stroke: Charlie Theodore, So.
7: Hunter Cassidy, So.
6: Franklin Enkhmandakh, So.
5: Chris Morale, Sr.
4: Travis Stanitis, Sr.
3: Sam Langlois, So.
2: Will Blumenthal, Sr.
Bow: Cristofer Santanna, So.
V4+ - Class of 2011
Coxswain: Tyler Leong, Jr.
Stroke: Cristofer Santanna, So.
3: Travis Stanitis, Sr.
2: Chris Morale, Sr.
Bow: Will Blumenthal, Sr.
V4+ - Free Speed
Coxswain: Luke Catalanello, Jr.
Stroke: Charlie Theodore, So.
3: Hunter Cassidy, So.
2: Zac Snyder, So.
Bow: Franklin Enkhmandakh, So.
2V4+ - Class of 2011
Coxswain: Sebby Nunez, Fr.
Stroke: Ben Cowan, So.
3: Daniel Belden, So.
2: Charlie Magistro, Fr.
Bow: Griffin Walsh, Sr.
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