PRINCETON, N.J. – The Clemson Tigers recorded a sixth-place finish in the distinguished Princeton Chase on Sunday, along with two other top-20 finishes. The Tigers sent three Open 8+ crews and five Open 4+ crews up to New Jersey for a full day of action.
Three Tiger boats started the day with the Women’s Open 8+. Boat No. 84 (A) was the first of three Clemson boats to finish the event, clocking in a time of 14:42.073 and a split of 8:05.039, earning them a 19th place finish amongst some of the top programs in the country. Boat No. 104 (B) finished 40th overall with a final time of 15:27.055, splitting 8:37.433 with Boat No. 119 (C) came just behind them, finishing 44th overall with a time of 15:33.158 and a split of 8:39.099.
The Women’s 4+ event commenced at 1:20 P.M with five Clemson boats in competition. Boat No. 238 (A) led the way for the Tigers, clocking in a time of 16:03.517 and a split of 9:00.189, placing them sixth in the final rankings. Boat No. 250 (B) came in next, placing 17th with a time of 16:35.405, splitting 9:15.457. Boat No. 275 (E) notched a 17:26.797 time and a 9:44.389 split, finishing 27th with Boat No. 267 (D) following close behind after recording a time of 17:35.836, 9:48.455 split and a 31st ranking. Finally, Boat No. 260 (C) etched a 17:43.119 time and a 9:49.543 split, finishing 33rd.
“We had a really solid weekend of racing” said Head Rowing Coach Adrienne Martelli after the regatta, “After the first round of racing in the 8s, we addressed some places we wanted to improve and I think we did a really nice job of making some changes in the 4s. We’re looking forward to heading to Tuscaloosa next weekend. Additionally, a big thank to the Princeton coaches and volunteers who host the regatta.”
The Clemson Tigers are back in action next weekend as they take part in the Head of the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa, Ala. for their final regatta of the fall season.
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RESULTS
Open 8+
Boat No. 84 (A): Kristen Dutkin (coxswain), Kate Miller, Elizabeth Mueller, Georgie Ericsson, Emmie Kelly, Gabby Babin, Izzy Grieving, Elizabeth Timberlake, Claire Conner (14:42.073)
Boat No. 104 (B): Avery Goldknopf (coxswain), Nina Fernandez, Jane Upmeyer, Rose Imbesi, Hannah Newman, Maddie Kavanagh, Jordy Andrade, Caroline Hill, Claire Fulton (15:27.085)
Boat No. 119 (C): Ava Quallen (coxswain), Katherine Odeen, Amelia Scherer, Jessica Ream, Emily Elizalde, Ivey May, Skyler Riggio, Maddie Scarlett, Sydney Hendrix (15:33.158)
Open 4+
Boat No. 238 (A): Kristen Dutkin (coxswain), Elizabeth Muller, Georgie Ericsson, Emmie Kelly (16:03.517)
Boat No. 250 (B): Avery Goldknopf (coxswain), Gabby Babin, Izzy Greving, Elizabeth Timberlake, Claire Conner (16:35.405)
Boat No. 260 (C): Paige Whitley (coxswain), Maddie Kavanagh, Jordy Andandre, Caroline Hill, Claire Fulton (17:43.119)
Boat No. 267 (D): Ava Quallen (coxswain), Nina Fernandez, Jane Upmeyer, Rose Imbesi, Hannah Newman (17:35.836)
Boat No. 275 (E): Charlotte Krez (coxswain), Katherine Odeen, Amelia Scherer, Rebecca Pitt, Emily Elizalde (17:26.797)
