Women's Rowing

"Those who have relied on an oar for the Orange & Blue can confirm the profound impact this sport has on their lives. Your contribution in supporting our student-athletes guarantees that the current generation of rowers has a transformative experience at Bucknell. Your support during One Herd One Day and throughout the year resonates daily with the team, influencing everything from the gear they wear and the erg they spin to the hull they propel toward the finish line. We express sincere gratitude for every dollar contributed by our alumni, parents and friends." - Head Rowing Coach Steve Kish

"Your support of the Bucknell novice rowing program signifies that young women who have never rowed before college will have the opportunity to participate at the highest level of Division I athletics upon joining the Bison. Through your contributions on One Herd One Day, we can provide the student-athletes on our team with a memorable and unique experience that will contribute to the program's overall success, both on and off the water. Every dollar contributes significantly to improving our equipment, gear and travel opportunities for the program and we are deeply grateful for your unwavering support. Go Bison!" - Head Novice Coach & Recruiting Coordinator, Kelly Harris

There were exciting new changes made to the program in 2023 with Kelly Harris being named head coach of the Novice rowing program, and 1993 Bucknell graduate Derek Updegraff returning to the staff as an assistant coach. The Bison continue to be an annual contender in the Patriot League.

Steve Kish's rowing team provided one of Bucknell Athletics' highlights of the 2021-22 academic year when the Varsity Eight turned in an electrifying gold-medal performance at the Patriot League Championships. Not only did the V8+ win the title for the first time in 10 years but its seven-second victory over runner-up Boston University also marked the third-largest winning margin in league history. Bucknell finished a close second in the team standings behind Boston University with six-time defending champion Navy relegated to third. Last year, the Bison finished third in the team standings with the 2V8+ making the podium with a bronze-medal finish. Caroline Brandt, Juliette Gaggini and Dehlia Rotchford were all named to the Academic All-Patriot League Team last spring and the team combined for a stellar 3.50 GPA in the fall 2023 semester.