In the Hobart & William Smith Challenge on the Canal, the Heron varsity eight of Kim Goral, Lauren Blake-Whitney, Sinead Reilly, Christine Reighley, Tess Wiggins, Katie Paige, Sarah Gordon, Alyssa Trebilcock, and Maggie Smith beat the field by 38 seconds, crossing the finish line in 17:24. Marietta finished second followed by RIT, Ithaca A, Ithaca B, and Geneseo. Marietta and Ithaca were both NCAA Championship participants last season.