LANSING, Mich. – The Adrian College rowing team hit the water at the Head of the Grand on Saturday, officially launching their 2026 fall season. It is the rowing program's first season under new head coach Sam Wyzlic.

The Women's Open 1x kicked off the morning for the Bulldogs. The two Adrian boats finished in ninth and tenth place, respectively.

Adrian's boat finished in second place in the Men's Open 2x race and third in the Men's Open 4+ race.

The Men's Open 2- featured two Bulldog boats. Adrian's boats finished in second place and third place.

The last race came in the Mixed 2x. Adrian's second-place finish with a time of 15:17.4 was the program's best mark on the day. The Bulldogs' other boat finished fifth place in that same race.

Complete Results:

Women's Open 1x – 9th & 10th

Men's Open 2x – 2nd

Men's Open 4+ – 3rd

Men's Open 2- – 2nd & 3rd

Mixed 2x – 2nd & 5th

Up Next

The rowing program will travel to Ohio on October 10 to compete at the Head of the Muskingum.