The St. Lawrence University varsity 8+ edged out a tight race with a time of 6:06.10, as the Saints rowed down the University of Rochester in the opening contest of the spring season on Saturday. The Yellowjackets about a half a length behind. The winning boat was coxed by Lauren Ward and was comprised of Evan Pierce, Francis Stripp, Travis Gawolski, Alec Durkin, Ted Marr, Jack Riordan, Andy Caswell and Kyle Benzing.