Clemson Rowing Records Strong Performance During First Home Regatta

March 5, 2011

Clemson, SC – The Clemson rowing team recorded a strong performance Saturday morning, competing against Northeastern and Eastern Michigan in the first regatta of the spring season.

“I am really proud of our team,” said Head Coach Robbie Tenenbaum. “We have worked hard all year in preparation for our spring season. Our student-athletes have responded really well to a new coaching staff, and I know that this is just the beginning of a great spring season. Our student-athletes are happy, healthy and ready for our next challenge.”

The first race of the day was the 1st Varsity 8. The race was close early, but Clemson edged ahead of Northeastern as the race progressed. The Clemson boat crossed the finish line with a time of 6:54.10. Northeastern and Eastern Michigan followed with times of 7:02.24 and 7:59.20, respectively.

In the 2nd Varsity 8 race, Northeastern and Clemson both pulled away from Eastern Michigan early in the race. Clemson held onto a slim one-two seat lead until the last 800 meters, when the Tigers were able to pull away to just over a length victory over Northeastern, with a time of 7:05.72. Northeastern recorded a time of 7:09.98. Eastern Michigan finished the race in third place with a time of 8:16.89.

The Varsity 4’s race was a battle all the way down the course. Early in the race, the top-two Clemson boats and the two Northeastern boats were all within a boat length of one another. About 900 meters into the race, the two Clemson boats started to pull away from the two Northeastern boats, but there was still a battle between Northeastern’s two 4’s and Clemson’s two 4’s. The race ended with Clemson “A” (7:53.17) edging out Clemson “B” (7:55.98) for first and second, and Northeastern “B” (8:01.64) edging out Northeastern “A” (8:04.20) for third and fourth place. Clemson’s “C” finished fifth (8:10.31) and Eastern Michigan followed in sixth place (9:41.63).

The last race of the day was the 3rd Varsity 8 race. Clemson’s “A” boat took an early lead, but there was a battle between Northeastern and Clemson “B”. About 750 meters into the race, the Clemson boat started to edge out on the Northeastern boat, and at the finish it was Clemson “A” (7:18.21), followed by Clemson “B” (7:36.62) and then Northeastern (7:51.93).

Video clips from the Tigers’ races against Eastern Michigan and Northeastern are now available on the Clemson Rowing Facebook Page.

The Tigers return to the water next Saturday, when they take on Charleston (WV) at 9:00 am.

Results and Lineups

1st Varsity 8:

1st Clemson 6:54.10 2nd Northeastern 7:02.24 3rd Eastern Michigan 7:59.20

2nd Varsity 8

1st Clemson 7:05.72 2nd Northeastern 7:09.98 3rd Eastern Michigan 8:16.89

Varsity 4

1st Clemson (A) 7:53.17 2nd Clemson (B) 7:55.98 3rd Northeastern (B) 8:01.64 4th Northeastern (A) 8:04.20 5th Clemson ( C ) 8:10.31 6th Eastern Michigan 9:41.63

3rd Varsity 8

1st Clemson (A) 7:18.21 2nd Clemson (B) 7:36.62 3rd Northeastern 7:51.93

Clemson Lineups

1st Varsity 8 Coxswain: Katie Bruggeling Stroke: Ameerah Aly 7: Laura Basadonna 6: Becca Brown 5: Liz Robb 4: Grace Wolff 3: Heather Cummings 2: Laura D’Urso Bow: Stephanie Cameron

2nd Varsity 8 Coxswain: Emily Massey Stroke: Corey Geer 7: Connie Gorman 6: Sarah Daanen 5: Jess Gaul 4: Maria Jose Gutierrez 3: Evelyn Toth 2: Taylor Hoynacki Bow: Katie Mosier

1st Varsity 4 Coxswain: Jenna Zylstra Stroke: Lydia Hassell 3: Kelly Hall 2: Sarah Monn Bow: Kate Biladeau

2nd Varsity 4 Coxswain: Torrey Wall Stroke: Leah Kelly 3: Kristin Manna 2: Kristen Agee Bow: Rebekah Clogston

3rd Varsity 4 Coxswain: Meredith Davidson Stroke: Jenn Agee 3: Vanesa Ewais 2: Emily Lavender Bow: Kenzie DuBrul

4th Varsity 8 Coxswain: Marie Rosasco Stroke: Jordan Reemsnyder 7: Jillian Mickle 6: Nicole Bowen 5: Kathleen Scibelli 4: Sammi Jo Thompson 3: Bre Przestrzelski 2: Jenny Tumas Bow: Leigh Allison

5th Varsity 8 Coxswain: Jackie Kovach Stroke: Caroline Fregeau 7: Caroline Thomas 6: Sarah Young 5: Kelsey Igo 4: Kathryn Wiley 3: Marissa Henry 2: Erin Fitzgerald Bow: Brittany Burns