SMU rowing welcomes Talisa Knoke-Driver to its 2025-26 incoming freshman class.
 
Knoke-Driver hails from Leichhardt, Austrailia where she rowed with Sydney Rowing Club. Her top rowing accomplishments include making the Australian team and the New South Wales team. She competed at the U-21 Trans-Tasman Regatta representing Australia. She won the Rayner Cup at the Henley Royal Regatta in 2023. She also took first in the U-19 W1x at the 2022 Australian National Championship.
 
"Talisa is a fierce competitor and brings a wealth of international experience to our team," said head coach Chase Graham. "She has turned setbacks into triumphs, brings a champions heart to our program, and we are thrilled to have her join our Mustang Family." 
 
She is most looking forward to rowing at a competitive program with amazing athletes at SMU.