Creighton Rowing Competes in Sunflower Showdown Regatta

Bluejays battle Kansas and Kansas State in three-way event

Apr. 12, 2026 at 1:18am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of blue, green, and yellow, capturing the dynamic motion and energy of a rowing race.Creighton Rowing's competitive spirit shines through in a cubist-inspired depiction of the Sunflower Showdown regatta.Kansas City Today

Creighton Rowing competed in the Sunflower Showdown regatta on March 11 in Kansas City, Kansas, facing off against the rowing teams from the University of Kansas and Kansas State University. Despite dealing with some illness, the Bluejays put forth strong efforts across multiple boat categories, including the 2V4, V4, 2V8, and V8 events.

Why it matters

This regatta provided an important early-season test for the Creighton rowing program, allowing them to measure their progress against two of their key conference rivals in Kansas and Kansas State. The results will help guide the team's training and preparations as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of their spring season.

The details

In the 2V4 race, Creighton's boat finished third behind Kansas and Kansas State. The Bluejays also placed fourth in the V4 event. In the 2V8 race, Creighton came in third, while in the V8 competition, the Bluejays placed third as well. Despite the challenges of new lineups and some health issues, the Creighton rowers showed their competitive spirit and determination throughout the regatta.

  • The Sunflower Showdown regatta took place on Saturday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Creighton Rowing

The rowing team representing Creighton University, a private Jesuit university located in Omaha, Nebraska.

University of Kansas

A public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, and one of Creighton's conference rivals in the regatta.

Kansas State University

A public research university located in Manhattan, Kansas, and the other conference rival that competed against Creighton in the Sunflower Showdown.

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The takeaway

The Sunflower Showdown provided valuable early-season competition for the Creighton rowing team, allowing them to assess their progress and identify areas for improvement as they prepare for the remainder of their spring schedule against conference foes.