CHERRY HILL, NJ— Trinity College Men's Rowing returns to Hartford with the Knecht Cup hardware for a second consecutive year, powered by a dominant showing across the board. The Bantams' Varsity Eight clinched the title, while Trinity's 2V and 3V boats secured first and second place in the DII/DIII Varsity Eight race on the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, N.J.

What Happened

Varsity 8
After posting the fastest times in both preliminary heats, the Bantams carried that momentum into the grand final. Trinity's shell delivered under pressure, narrowly edging out MIT in a thrilling finish, crossing the line in 5:50.28—just ahead of MIT's 5:51.11—to secure the Knecht Cup title.

2nd/3rd Varsity 8
In the DII/DIII Varsity Eight final, Trinity showcased its depth with a commanding 1-2 finish. The Bantams' top entry, led by Nathaniel Whittemore, surged to a decisive victory with a time of 6:10.40, finishing nearly 10 seconds clear of the field. Trinity's second boat, led by Christopher Palmer, followed in 6:20.33 to claim second place and complete the dominant performance.

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