Rowing Post Strong Showing at Eastern Sprints
Apr 29 | Women's Rowing
Scarlet Knights collect medals in five of seven events
WORCESTER, Mass.Ā āĀ Rutgers rowing competed in its final tune-up race before the Big Ten Championships, with a strong showing at the Eastern Sprintson Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, Mass on Sunday. The Scarlet Knights finished third in overall team scoring and posted six top-three finishes, including a win in the second varsity four and fourth varsity eight.
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The Rutgers varsity eight placed third (6:31.96) in the Grand Final in what was a photo finish with Dartmouth, which took second in 6:31.19. The Scarlet Knights were just four seconds off the leader Harvard.
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In the second varsity eight, RU placed second in the Grand Final with a time of 6:48.51, while the novice eightĀ alsoĀ earned a silver medalĀ with a time of 7:07.02. The second novice eight defeated Connecticut to win the fourth varsity eight event.
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The Scarlet Knights claimed a victory in the second varsity four, outpacing the field in 7:45.28. The varsity four finished third in the Petite Final with a time of 7:44.86. In the third varsity four, RU placed third in 8:34.80.
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The Eastern Sprints field included No. 17 ranked Harvard, Dartmouth, MIT, Tennessee, Boston University, Northeastern, Columbia, Temple, Boston College, Connecticut and Drexel.
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Rutgers will return to action for the Big Ten Championships on Sunday, May 13 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Varsity 8
Stroke: Sarah Johanek
Merve Pekdemir
Ella Toa
Kathleen Butler
Bryanna Eichler
Laura Hegemann
Vailey Eberhard
Natalie Summerfelt
Cox: Vida Torres
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Second Varsity 8
Stroke: Kori Warren
Angelina Fomina
Rebecca Barglowski
Anika Nelson
Margaret Dever
Mary Connelly
Mackenzie George
Julia Hendricks
Cox: Rucha Janodia
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Varsity 4
Stroke: Jessie Macqueen
Mackenzie Evans
Allyson-Joan Archer
Elizabeth Kogan
Cox: Sara Pagano
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Second Varsity 4
Stroke: Gabriella Conmy
Kara McDermott
Lydia Marentette
Alexandra Bossi
Cox: Talya Ackerman
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Third Varsity 4
Stroke: Erin Ender
Brooke Enners
Madison Akins
Sydney Canfield
Coxswain: Stephanie Welsh
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Novice 8
Stroke: Tessa Catuogno
Olivia Maxton
Adrienne Michelet
Olivia Betz
Alexis Achenbach
Julia Wilson
Sophia Catuogno
Isabella Martins
Cox: Allison Proszowski
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Second Novice 8
Stroke: Rosalina Guarino
Kirsten Jeansson
Emily Blumstein
Kennedy Robinson
Lindsay Fischer
Sophia Filosa
Rebecca Chanin
Elisabeth Peters
Cox: Rachel Usen
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding rowing, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersWRowing) and Instagram (@RutgersWRowing).
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The Rutgers varsity eight placed third (6:31.96) in the Grand Final in what was a photo finish with Dartmouth, which took second in 6:31.19. The Scarlet Knights were just four seconds off the leader Harvard.
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In the second varsity eight, RU placed second in the Grand Final with a time of 6:48.51, while the novice eightĀ alsoĀ earned a silver medalĀ with a time of 7:07.02. The second novice eight defeated Connecticut to win the fourth varsity eight event.
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The Scarlet Knights claimed a victory in the second varsity four, outpacing the field in 7:45.28. The varsity four finished third in the Petite Final with a time of 7:44.86. In the third varsity four, RU placed third in 8:34.80.
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The Eastern Sprints field included No. 17 ranked Harvard, Dartmouth, MIT, Tennessee, Boston University, Northeastern, Columbia, Temple, Boston College, Connecticut and Drexel.
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Rutgers will return to action for the Big Ten Championships on Sunday, May 13 in Indianapolis, Ind.
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| Ā Team Standings | Ā Points |
| Ā 1. Harvard | Ā 119 |
| Ā 2. Dartmouth | Ā 100 |
| Ā 3. Rutgers | Ā 95 |
| Ā 4. Northeastern | Ā 79 |
| Ā 5. Columbia | Ā 76 |
| Ā 6. Temple | Ā 67 |
| Ā 7. Tennessee | Ā 54 |
| Ā 8. Boston College | Ā 50 |
| Ā 9. Drexel | Ā 48 |
| Ā 10. Boston | Ā 42 |
| Ā 11. Connecticut | Ā 26 |
| Ā 12. MIT | Ā 18 |
| Ā 13. Holy Cross | Ā 7 |
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Varsity 8
Stroke: Sarah Johanek
Merve Pekdemir
Ella Toa
Kathleen Butler
Bryanna Eichler
Laura Hegemann
Vailey Eberhard
Natalie Summerfelt
Cox: Vida Torres
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Second Varsity 8
Stroke: Kori Warren
Angelina Fomina
Rebecca Barglowski
Anika Nelson
Margaret Dever
Mary Connelly
Mackenzie George
Julia Hendricks
Cox: Rucha Janodia
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Varsity 4
Stroke: Jessie Macqueen
Mackenzie Evans
Allyson-Joan Archer
Elizabeth Kogan
Cox: Sara Pagano
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Second Varsity 4
Stroke: Gabriella Conmy
Kara McDermott
Lydia Marentette
Alexandra Bossi
Cox: Talya Ackerman
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Third Varsity 4
Stroke: Erin Ender
Brooke Enners
Madison Akins
Sydney Canfield
Coxswain: Stephanie Welsh
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Novice 8
Stroke: Tessa Catuogno
Olivia Maxton
Adrienne Michelet
Olivia Betz
Alexis Achenbach
Julia Wilson
Sophia Catuogno
Isabella Martins
Cox: Allison Proszowski
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Second Novice 8
Stroke: Rosalina Guarino
Kirsten Jeansson
Emily Blumstein
Kennedy Robinson
Lindsay Fischer
Sophia Filosa
Rebecca Chanin
Elisabeth Peters
Cox: Rachel Usen
Follow Rutgers Athletics on Facebook and Twitter (@RUAthletics) for all of the latest news and updates. For specific updates regarding rowing, follow the program on Twitter (@RutgersWRowing) and Instagram (@RutgersWRowing).
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