Faiola was named a first team All-American by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association. She sat in the four seat of William Smith's varsity eight. Faiola earned a bronze medal at the Liberty League Championships, finishing just 0.734 seconds out of second place. The Herons' varsity eight was sixth at the New York State Championships and placed 12th at the National Invitational Rowing Championships. A first team All-Liberty League selection, Faiola helped the varsity eight earn one Liberty League Boat of the Week Award. In the fall, Faiola was the stroke seat for the varsity four at the Head of the Charles Regatta. She helped the boat finish 21st overall.