Rowing Wins Doc Hosea Invitational

Saturday, March 30

Cherry Hill, N.J.

8:00 AM

Rutgers University

Rutgers

Mar 30 | Women's Rowing

Doc Hosea Team Standings Doc Hosea Race Results

Scarlet Knights earned wins over No. 14 Syracuse and No. 15 Minnesota

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – Rutgers rowing picked up four event wins, including a pair of victories over nationally-ranked squads at the Doc Hosea Invitational on Saturday, March 30 in Cherry Hill, N.J.

"I'm really proud of our entire team today," said head coach Justin Price. "We are continuing to show a lot of growth and improvement in all areas. Winning a competition named after and dedicated to Doc Hosea makes today extra special because of what he means to Rutgers."

Rutgers won the varsity eight Grand Final in 6:32.00, outpacing No. 14 Syracuse in second in 6:32.31, followed by No. 15 Minnesota in third in 6:34.50. The Scarlet Knights picked up Grand Final victories over the Orange and Gophers in second varsity as well with Rutgers taking first in 6:47.09, followed by Syracuse in second (6:52.43) and Penn in third (6:52.50).

The 12-team field included Boston University, Columbia, Dartmouth, UMass, Minnesota, Navy, Northeastern, Penn, Rhode Island, Syracuse and Temple, in addition to Rutgers. The Scarlet Knights earned Big Ten Boat of the Week honors entering Saturday's competition following a standout performance in the season opener at the Cooper Sprints.

Team Standings

1.	Rutgers	127
2.	Syracuse	110
3.	Minnesota	91
4.	Navy	86
5.	Penn	83
6.	Northeastern	67
7.	Dartmouth	65
8.	Temple	58
9.	Columbia	45
10.	Rhode Island	32
11.	UMass	23
12.	Boston	18

The second varsity four won its event in a time of 7:42.77, ahead of Navy (7:48.53) in second and Penn in third (8:00.68). The varsity four squad finished second with a time of 7:48.09, while the novice eight boat also took second in its event, posting a time of 7:18.22. Rutgers raced its second novice eight boat in the same event, with the Scarlet Knights finishing sixth in a time of 7:48.33.

In the third varsity four, the Scarlet Knights went 1-2 with the Rutgers A group winning the event in a time of 7:49.50. The Rutgers B boat finished runner up in 7:54.28.

The Doc Hosea Invitational honors longtime Rutgers team orthopedist Dr. Timothy Hosea, who passed away suddenly in Aug. 2015. Dr. Hosea, who worked with the Rutgers Athletics for over 30 years, was a prominent figure in the rowing community, serving as team physician for the USRowing national team.

Rutgers returns to action on Saturday, April 13 for a Big Ten Double Dual against Michigan State and Michigan on the campus of Ohio State.

Varsity 8
1. Rutgers 6:32.00
2. Syracuse 6:32.31
3. Minnesota 6:34.50

Varsity 8 Lineup
Stroke: Sarah Johanek
Femke Paulis
Ella Toa
Kathleen Butler
Elizabeth Kogan
Laura Hegemann
Meaghan Schneid
Bow: Natalie Summerfelt
Coxswain: Rucha Janodia

Second Varsity 8
1. Rutgers 6:47.09
2. Syracuse 6:52.43
3. Pennsylvania 6:52.50

Second Varsity 8 Lineup
Stroke: Tanisha Franke
Merve Pekdemir
Alexis Achenbach
Angelina Fomina
Olivia Maxton
Tessa Catuogno
Bryanna Eichler
Bow: Sophia Catuogno
Coxswain: Talya Ackerman

Varsity 4
1. Minnesota 7:45.81
2. Rutgers 7:48.09
3. Syracuse 7:48.93

Varsity 4 Lineup
Stroke: Grace Lewis
Mackenzie Evans
Hannah Meade
Bow: Emily Meade
Coxswain: Madison Sieloff

Second Varsity 4
1. Rutgers 7:42.77
2. Navy 7:48.53
3. Pennsylvania 8:00.68

Second Varsity 4 Lineup
Stroke: Mackenzie George
Julia Wilson
Emily Klysen
Bow: Kara McDermott
Coxswain: Emily O'Neill

Third Varstiy 4A
Stroke: Isabella Martins
Julia Hendricks
Allie Fontanese
Bow: Gabriele Bagdonas
Coxswain: Rachel Usen

Third Varsity 4B
Stroke: Gabriella Conmy
Jillian Moran
Elisabeth Peters
Bow: Brooke Enners
Coxswain: Audrey O'Neill

Novice 8
1. Syracuse 7:11.27
2. Rutgers A 7:18.22
3. Temple A 7:24.80
6. Rutgers B 7:48.33

Novice 8 Lineup
Stroke: Olivia Ling
Naischela Harris
Madeline Agresti
Erin Miners
MaryKate McGee
Abby Gilbert
Elena Vargas
Bow: Jordan Policari
Coxswain: Lauren Kim

Second Novice 8 Lineup
Stroke: Zoe Toner
Emily Tarino
Lindsey Shugar
Anna Mackinnon
Hannah Davis
Nicole DeCeglie
Ashley Adamo
Bow: Martine Delgado
Coxswain: Lalitha Vallabhaneni

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