Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 30th year

2021 Finish

• Team - 2nd at NCAAs
• Varsity 8 - Dad Vail Champs, 2nd at NCAAs
• Varsity 4 - Dad Vail Champs, 2nd at NCAAs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6

2022 Seniors - 3

2022 Outlook - "Great fall season winning the Collegiate Eight at the Head of the Charles. Winter training has been hard but also much laughter and fun times. Great group of young women who are not afraid to work hard."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 26th year

2019 Finish

• Varsity 8 - 5th at Dad Vails

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes -

2020 Seniors - 2

2020 Outlook - "The winter has been positive and the freshman class have been contributing well. The team culture is good and we have strong leadership from the captains. Excitement and the expectations are high for a rewarding season that will be fruitful. They have been a fun group to work with thus far and I expect that to continue as the season approaches."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 24th year

2016 Finish

• Varsity 8 - 3rd at MACRA, 5th at Vails, 5th at NCAAs
• Varsity 4 - 4th at Vails

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6

2017 Seniors - 3

2017 Outlook - "The team has been dealing with a lot of sickness and injury this winter and so patience is going to be needed early in the season. Our focus will be to take it one practice and one race at a time and have fun along the way. If everything goes to plan we will continue to perform at the highest levels in May and challenge for post-season honors."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Jamie Francis, 1st year interim

2015 Finish

• Team - 2nd at NCAAs
• Varsity 8 - 2nd at HOCR, 2nd at NCAAs, 2nd at Vails, 2nd at MACRA
• Varsity 4 - 2nd at NCAAs, MACRA Champs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6

2016 Seniors - 4

2016 Outlook - "The women have been able to achieve historic results this fall season, but we recognize that fall successes rarely predict spring results. The team has adjusted well to the slight shift in leadership and is doing everything they can to make the team as fast as possible. We have a challenging race schedule lined up and we are look forward to making the most out of every opportunity as we strive for our ninth consecutive NCAA appearance."
-Head Coach Jamie Francis

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 23rd year

2014 Finish

• Varsity 8 - 4th at NCAAs, 4th at Vails, 2nd at MACRA

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 8

2015 Seniors - 4

2015 Outlook - "Winter training has gone well and the team is excited about the upcoming season. We have a great mix of young talent, NCAA experience and leadership. We have altered our approach to the racing season and are expecting stronger performances as the season develops. The depth on the team is better this year and there is good chemistry. The team is on schedule and the focus is to return to our 8th consecutive NCAA championship and improve on last years 4th team place."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 22nd year

2013 Finish

• Varsity 8 - 5th at Vails, 4th at NCAAs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 5

2014 Seniors - 2

2014 Outlook - "This years team is a year older and a little more wiser than last year young team that went to their 6th consecutive NCAA championship. The biggest improvement has come from the sophomores who have really stepped up the training and combined with last years returners and the new freshmen we expect an increase in boat speed from last years V8. The chemistry is strong this year and that is always a good indicator that a boat has a good chance to reach its full potential."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 21st year

2012 Finish

• Varsity 8 - Dad Vail Champs, 4th at NCAA D2 Championships

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 4

2013 Seniors - 2

2013 Outlook - "We have a number of new young faces on the team that will give the eight a very different look and feel. They have come a long way since the fall and we are keeping an open book on what they can achieve this coming season. They have strong chemistry and work ethic and above all they are having fun. I think the season will be that of discovery and promise."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 19th year

2010 Finish

• Varsity 8: NCAA Champions, Dad Vail Champions

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 4

2011 Seniors - 1

2011 Outlook - "The woman’s eight will be quite different from the national championship eight of a year ago with many new younger faces filling in the seats behind co-captains and first team all American Amanda Carlyon and Elite 88 winner Bethany Brun. There will be a lot of growing and valued experienced gained from the early races before we see really what sort of potential the boat has. What won’t change will be the expectations; we expect to win. Winter training has gone well and the freshmen are learning what it takes to be collegiate athlete. The goal is to improve with every race and I think it will be a boat that won’t find its true speed until the end of the season. There are a lot of questions that have to be answered, but I am excited to see how fast they can be."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

• Mercyhurst: Pittsburgh natives Olivia Avery, Maclain Zajicek help Mercyhurst rowing to NCAA Division II national championship

• Mercyhurst: McCandless native Olivia Avery earns gold in Head of the Charles Regatta

• Hurst rowing wins at Charles Regatta

• Mercyhurst: Hudson's Elizabeth Northrup helps Mercyhurst University women's rowing team earn second-place finish at nationals

• Mercyhurst: Ex-PHS rower Parks has college success

• Mercyhurst: Lakers still enjoy rowing to Eufaula

• Mercyhurst : Rowing races the Charles

• North Allegheny grad Griffin helps Mercyhurst rowers to 1st at NCAA regatta

• Mercyhurst: Lakers Win Petite Final; Team Finishes 4th

• Lehigh: Mountain Hawks wrap up strong effort against Mercyhurst

• Mercyhurst: Rowing Competes at Knecht Cup

• Mercyhurst: Boston winds blow Lakers to end of the Charles river

• Mercyhurst's Adrian Spracklen savors Olympic experience with father

• Mercyhurst rowing finds gold in Lowell

• Mercyhurst rowing teams loving Lake Eufaula

• Mercyhurst: Rowing Successful In Florida

• Mercyhurst - Support Homeless Coach

• Knecht Cup Saturday Racing - Women

• Murphy Cup - Heats

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 24th year

2021 Finish

• Varsity 8 - Dad Vail Champs, 4th at IRAs
• Varsity 4 - 2nd at IRAs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 4

2022 Seniors - 3

2022 Outlook - "Had a successful fall season and hoping to build on that this spring. Everyone is excited to race a normal season."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 26th year

2019 Finish

• Varsity 8 - Dad Vail Champs
• Varsity 4 - Dad Vail Champs, 6th at IRAs
• Quad - Dad Vail Champs
• Double - Dad Vail Champs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6

2020 Seniors - 4

2020 Outlook - "The guys having been training hard and the results have been positive. The team is focused on trying to improve on last years performance at Dad vails and IRA’s. Expectations are high and everyone is up for the challenge."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 24th year

2016 Finish

• Varsity 8 - Vails Champs, 2nd at MACRA, 8th at IRAs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 4

2017 Seniors - 5

2017 Outlook - "The competitive atmosphere we have had this winter has been one of the best. The guys have been training hard and the focus has been good. The changes made to the program have been received well and hope that will translate into competitive boats and ultimately achieve the speed we are looking for on the water. We have another competitive schedule and are excited to see how the season plays out."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Jamie Francis, 1st year interim

2015 Finish

• Varsity 8 - 3rd at Vails, MACRA Champs
• Freshmen 8 - Vails Champs, MACRA Champs
• Varsity 4 - 9th at IRAs, 3rd at MACRA

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 4

2016 Seniors - 6

2016 Outlook - "This year’s spring schedule looks to be one of the most challenging in recent years. Individually, the men on the team are stronger than last year and we are making the most of every opportunity to make the team faster. Since the landscape of lightweight rowing is moving away from the freshman eight, Mercyhurst is doing the same. I expect the core of last year’s freshman eight and several of this year’s freshmen to have a viable shot at sitting in this year’s varsity eight as we strive to earn a bid to IRA’s."
-Head Coach Jamie Francis

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 14th year

2014 Finish

• Varsity 8 - MACRA Champs, 4th at Vails

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 6

2015 Seniors - 5

2015 Outlook - "The men’s team continues to build depth and welcomed a strong freshman class that has brought a healthy competitive atmosphere to our training. We made some changes to our winter training program and results have been positive. The true test comes on the water and we are excited about the upcoming season, racing some of the top lightweight schools in the country."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 13th year

2013 Finish

• Varsity 8 - 4th at Vails

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 4

2014 Seniors - 2

2014 Outlook - "We have a very balanced team this year with greater depth from top to bottom. We have great leadership and an influx of young fresh talent that are learning the ropes of collegiate racing. Competition is tough and the stakes are high and we will never back down from racing the best lightweight or heavyweight crews. I like the group we have and believe the fastest crew will reveal itself as the season progresses. There will be many line up changes in the early races giving many a chance to show their worth. It will be fun watching the team compete as they have a knack of bringing out the best in each other."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 12th year

2012 Finish

• Varsity 8 - Dad Vail Champs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 8

2013 Seniors - 5

2013 Outlook - "The mens team has beefed up their spring race schedule with more races against some of the fastest lightweight programs in the country. We are excited about the challenge ahead of us and hope it will push us to a higher level of performance. We had a strong freshman class this year and we expect many of them to be challenging the upperclassmen for seats."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Adrian Spracklen, 10th year

2010 Finish

• Varsity 8: Dad Vail Champs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 5

2011 Seniors - 3

2011 Outlook - "It’s one thing to win the eight at Dad Vails it’s a whole lot harder to repeat. There will be no sneaking up on people this year. The boat does return five guys and it will be up to the others on the team to see who is going to step up and fill the seats left by the seniors. It will be interesting to see how the new faces fit in and what sort of chemistry this year’s crew will have. The potential is definitely there but it will be up to the individuals to see if that translates into speed. We want to continue to push bar and build a tradition of excellence."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen

• Mercyhurst: Lightweight rowing heads to Findley Lake

• Mercyhurst: Lakers still enjoy rowing to Eufaula

• Mercyhurst : Rowing races the Charles

• Mercyhurst: Rowing beats an Ivy

• Mercyhurst rower recovers from car crash, qualifies for worlds

• Mercyhurst: All Boats Medal at MACRA Championships

• Lehigh: Mountain Hawks wrap up strong effort against Mercyhurst

• Mercyhurst: Rowing Competes at Knecht Cup

• Mercyhurst: Junior Jonas Weller earns silver at World Rowing Championships

• Mercyhurst: Junior Jonas Weller earns silver at World Rowing Championship

• Mercyhurst: Weller Returns To The 'Hurst After Success At World Championship

• Mercyhurst: #11 Lakers take on #9 Dartmouth

• Mercyhurst rowing teams loving Lake Eufaula

• Mercyhurst - Support Homeless Coach

• Mercyhurst: Karney returns to Mercyhurst as assistant

• Mercyhurst Lightweight Men Take on the Bear

• Mercyhurst Rowing Sees Historic Results At Head Of The Genesee Over The Weekend

• Mercyhurst: Men's And Women's Rowing Combine For Four Medals At Knecht Cup

• Mercyhurst: Lightweight Men Win Two Of Three Races Against University Of Pennsylvania

• Collegiate Lightweight Invitational

• Columbia, Delaware, Mercyhurst, Princeton light men

Head Coach - John Rost, 5th year

2021 Finish

• Varsity 4 - 3rd at Dad Vails, 15th at IRAs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 2

2022 Seniors - 1

2022 Outlook - "A successful fall season that saw a 2nd place finish in the collegiate 4+ at Head of the Charles has been a spring board into a great season of winter training. We're excited to get back onto the water with this group and see how that training has paid off. We've got our strongest spring season schedule to date so were excited for the challenge each and every weekend. The focus for the 4+ will be a Dad Vail championship and a very strong IRA performance."
-Adrian Spracklen

Head Coach - Jon Rost, 3rd year

2019 Finish

• Pair - Dad Vail Champs, MACRA Champs

Returning Varsity 8+ Athletes - 2

2020 Seniors - 1

2020 Outlook - "As our young heavyweight program grows the goal is to boat a competitive four that will then move up to the eight. This year the four will be the focus with the goal to win at the dad Vails and compete at the IRA."
-Head Coach Adrian Spracklen