The Bucknell Men kicked off the 2015-2016 racing season at the Bucknell Fall Classic this past Sunday. Joining the Bison on the Susquehanna River in Shamokin Dam, PA, were Drexel and Lehigh University. Early weather forecasts of Hurricane Joaquin put the regatta in jeopardy, but Sunday morning saw a stiff, cold breeze with perfectly raceable…
Bucknell men’s crew head coach Dan Wolleben has announced the program’s latest recruiting class who will join the successful Bison team in the fall, bolstering an already strong roster. The 16-person group comes to Bucknell from seven different states. “We are excited to announce the Class of 2019,” commented Wolleben, entering his second year as…
The Bucknell Men 2015 season concluded last weekend ACRA National Championship, at the 1996 Olympic Rowing Course on Lake Lanier, in Gainesville, Georgia. The Bison had 5 crews entered for competition, the Varsity Eight, Second Varsity Eight, Freshmen Eight, Varsity Double, and Varsity Single. The Men’s Single, rowed by Will Fierman ’15, was the first…
The Bucknell Men began 2015’s championship season last weekend at the Dad Vail and ECAC National Invitation Regattas. Being one of the few teams to compete in both championships in the same weekend, the Bison knew they were in for a challenging weekend, but came away with some exciting results. The Dad Vail Regatta came…
The Bucknell Men finished their regular season competition last weekend against Holy Cross, Hobart, and Williams, on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, MA. Conditions were chilly, with temperatures in the mid 40’s with moderate winds. The 3rd Varsity eight was the first event of the morning. Rowing with a moderate crosswind, the 3V started quickly…