Clemson Women’s Rowing Records Strong Performance Saturday

March 19, 2011

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Clemson, SC – The 15th-ranked Clemson Women’s Rowing team recorded strong performances over Indiana, Boston University, Marist, Purdue, Syracuse and Alabama Saturday morning. A Clemson boat won each of the six races during perfect racing conditions on Lake Hartwell.

“This was a great early season test for us,” said Clemson Head Coach Robbie Tenenbaum. “It was exciting to see seven boats lined up at the starting line this early in the season. We start our spring break training next week after a well-earned day off tomorrow. We will work on getting everyone just a little bit faster every day and continue to build on the great start we have had this spring.”

In the first race of the day, it was Clemson’s first Varsity 8 boat that jumped out to an early lead. The Tigers held on to win the race with a time of 6:39.85, ahead of Indiana, who finished with a second-place time of 6:45.17. Alabama finished in third (6.52.05), just ahead of Boston University (6:52.67) and Syracuse (6:55.99). Purdue finished in 6th with a time of 7:08.25 and Marist rounded out the field with a time of 7:25.35.

The second Varsity 8 race again saw a battle between Clemson and Indiana for first place, with the Tigers coming out on top with a time of 6:44.49. The Hoosiers finished with a time of 6:52.28 and Alabama followed closely behind with a third-place time of 6:56.98. Syracuse and Boston University finished in fourth (7:00.86) and fifth (7:05.35), respectively. Purdue finished the race in sixth (7:16.22), followed by Marist in seventh (7:26.27).

In the first Varsity 4 race, once again it was the Tigers who finished ahead of the field with a time of 7:41.32; Alabama followed closely behind with a time of 7:46.57. Syracuse finished with a third-place time of 7:51.03, just edging out Boston University who finished with a time of 7:51.82. Indiana came in fifth (7:55.81) and Purdue finished with a sixth-place time of 8:23.15. Marist finished the race with a time of 8:26.67.

The Novice 8 race was a battle to the end, with Clemson edging out the A-boat from Indiana with times of 7:09.21 and 7:11.0, respectively. It was also a battle for third place, with Alabama finishing ahead of the B-boat from Indiana with times of 7:32.02 and 7:39.02, respectively. Purdue and Marist rounded out the field, finishing with times of 7:57.57 and 8:57.18, respectively.

The third Varsity 8 race saw Clemson finish with a time of 7:14.69, followed by Syracuse, who finished with a time of 7:28.42. Boston University and Purdue traded leads throughout the race, with Boston University finishing in third (7:36.26) and Purdue finishing in fourth (7:37.15).

The final race of the day was another exciting one, with Clemson’s A second Varsity 4 boat finishing in first (7:48.57), followed by Boston University (7:57.64). Alabama came in third (8:04.44) and Indiana came in fourth (8:15.93). Clemson’s B and C boats came in fifth (8:27.91) and sixth (8:54.55), with Purdue finishing the race with a time of 9:01.27.

“I can’t thank my staff enough for all their help,” said Tenenbaum. “Lincoln LaRoe, Jessica Leidecker and Adam Bruce have done a tremendous job in helping me get our team ready to race this spring, and our trainer Kelly Turney and strength coach Josh Hudak have also played a big role in our success. It has been a true team effort, and it is a lot of fun to come to the boathouse every day.”

The Tigers return to action next Saturday, April 3, when they travel to Columbus, OH to take on Michigan and Ohio State in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

Race Results

1st Varsity 8

1st Clemson 6:39.85 2nd Indiana 6:45.17 3rd Alabama 6:52.05 4th Boston Univ. 6:52.67 5th Syracuse 6:55.99 6th Purdue 7:08.25 7th Marist 7:25.35

2nd Varsity 8

1st Clemson 6:44.49 2nd Indiana 6:52.28 3rd Alabama 6:56.98 4th Syracuse 7:00.86 5th Boston Univ. 7:05.35 6th Purdue 7:16.22 7th Marist 7:26.27

1st Varsity 4

1st Clemson 7:41.32 2nd Alabama 7:46.57 3rd Syracuse 7:51.03 4th Boston Univ. 7:51.82 5th Indiana 7:55.81 6th Purdue 8:23.15 7th Marist 8:26.67

Novice 8

1st Clemson 7:09.21 2nd Indiana (A) 7:11.70 3rd Alabama 7:32.02 4th Indiana (B) 7:39.02 5th Purdue 7:57.57 6th Marist 8:57.18

3rd Varsity 8

1st Clemson 7:14.69 2nd Syracuse 7:28.42 3rd Boston Univ. 7:36.26 4th Purdue 7:37.15

2nd Varsity 4

1st Clemson (A) 7:48.57 2nd Boston Univ. 7:57.64 3rd Alabama 8:04.44 4th Indiana 8:15.93 5th Clemson (B) 8:27.91 6th Clemson (C) 8:54.55 7th Purdue 9:01.27

Clemson Lineups

1st Varsity 8 Race

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 Race

Coxswain: Emily Massey Stroke: Corey Geer 7: Connie Gorman 6: Sarah Daanen 5: Jess Gaul 4: Maria Jose Gutierrez 3: Evelyn Toth 2: Kate Biladeau Bow: Katie Mosier

1st Varsity 4 race

Coxswain: Jenna Zylstra Stroke: Lydia Hassell 3: Kelly Hall 2: Sarah Monn Bow: Taylor Hoynacki

Novice 8 race

Coxswain: Marie Rosasco Stroke: Jordan Reemsnyder 7: Jillian Mickle 6: Erin Fitzgerald 5: Kathleen Scibelli 4: Sammi Jo Thompson 3: Caroline Thomas 2: Jenny Tumas Bow: Kelsey Igo

3rd Varsity 8 race

Coxswain: Jaclyn Kovach Stroke: Kenzie DuBrul 7: Jenn Agee 6: Vanesa Ewais 5: Emily Lavender 4: Nicole Bowen 3: Bre Przestrzelski 2: Sarah Young Bow: Brittany Burns

2nd Varsity 4 race (A)

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

2nd Varsity 4 race (B)

Coxswain: Lauren Emery Stroke: Leigh Allison 3: Caroline Fregeau 2: Katherine Kelly Bow: Kathryn Wiley

2nd Varsity 4 race (C)

Coxswain: Meghan Sisk Stroke: Sarah Egan 3: Karli Hogsed 2: Aleah Horton Bow: Marissa Henry