PRINCETON, N.J. – The Virginia rowing team concluded action at the Princeton Chase today (Nov. 3) on Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J.
UVA raced five crews in the first round of Varsity Eights and two crews in the second round, and three boats in the coxed Varsity Fours.
UVA’s Varsity Eight placed fifth in the first round with a time of 14:12.933, while The Cavaliers’ Second V8 placed ninth at 14:20.882. Princeton won the race at 13:49.549 followed by Rutgers, Penn, Dartmouth and UVA in the top five. UVA’s 4V8 (32nd), 3V8 (37th) and 5V8 (48th) also competed in the race.
The Cavaliers’ Second Varsity Eight placed fifth (15:47.651) in the second round, while UVA V8 finished seventh at 16:04.263. Rutgers won the race at 14:56.168 followed by Princeton, Penn, Rutgers 2V8 and Virginia in the top five.
UVA’s Varsity Four finished fifth at 16:00.434, while the Cavaliers’ 3V4 placed ninth at 16:06.343. Princeton won the race at 15:23.692 followed by Rutgers, Oklahoma, Radcliffe and UVA in the top five. UVA’s 2V4 finished 15th.
Other teams competing at the Chase included Bucknell, Clemson, Drexel, Duke, George Washington, Mercyhurst, Temple, UMass and Rhode Island.
“Today was a great opportunity for our entire roster to travel and compete against some of the excellent NCAA Championship programs in the country,” Virginia head coach Wesley Ng said. “I’m especially proud of our first-year and transfer rowers who raced as Hoos for the first time, stepping up and contributing to our team’s progress.
“Placing two crews in the top 10 and eight seconds apart will lead to some good competitive moments in practice. We gained valuable insights into our strengths and the areas we must address and develop. It’s been a rewarding and challenging fall for our team and with one final competition at the Rivanna Romp next Sunday, we’re focused on building momentum and improving our trajectory for the spring 2025 season.”
UVA concludes fall action at the Rivanna Romp on Nov. 10 in Earlysville, Va.
Virginia Lineups
Open 8+ Round One
Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Brie Joe, Stroke: Catherine Williams, 7-seat: Jenna Hajji, 6-seat: Paige Loh, 5-seat: Skylar Dahl, 4-seat: Sheila Joyce, 3-seat: Flynn Greene, 2-seat: Aidan Wrenn-Walz and Bow: Sofia Coppola
Second Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Chloe Lee, Stroke: PJ Balazy, 7-seat: Helene Dimitrijev, 6-seat: Sydney Fratamico, 5-seat: Teagan Orth, 4-seat: Riley Richardson, 3-seat: Lila Henn, 2-seat: Kate McGee and Bow: Paula Lutz
Third Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Shelby Bavin, Stroke: Alyssa Fikkers, 7-seat: Madeleine Agudelo, 6-seat: Anna Schrieber, 5-seat: Savannah Cogan, 4-seat: Elena Bloom, 3-seat: Eva Morton, 2-seat: Emeline Daley and Bow: Claudia Kerry-Roger
Fourth Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Samara Coakley, Stroke: Molly Bidwell, 7-seat: Reilly Katz, 6-seat: Dylan Bentley, 5-seat: Lindsay O’Neil, 4-seat: Claire Lingle, 3-seat: Ayla O’Neill, 2-seat: Savannah Fox and Bow: Sophie Gallagher
Fifth Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Ashlynn McGinn, Stroke: Abby Grace McGowan, 7-seat: Hannah Guy, 6-seat: Katie Rapaglia, 5-seat: Skylar Gash, 4-seat: Gabby Fenwick, 3-seat: Paige Lane, 2-seat: Katherine Jennings and Bow: Hannah Hill
Open 8+ Round Two
Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Shelby Bavin, Stroke: Emeline Daley, 7-seat: Eva Morton, 6-seat: Elena Bloom, 5-seat: Sophia Gallagher, 4-seat: Katie Rapaglia, 3-seat: Ryleigh Katstra, 2-seat: Bridget Reese and Bow: Caroline Nickel
Second Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Samara Coakley, Stroke: Abby Grace McGowan, 7-seat: Dylan Bentley, 6-seat: Reilly Katz, 5-seat: Anna Schrieber, 4-seat: Lindsay O’Neil, 3-seat: Sarah Rapaglia, 2-seat: Phoebe Fant and Bow: Maggie Warren
4+
Varsity Four
Coxswain: Brie Joe, Stroke: Catherine Williams, 3-seat: Flynn Greene, 2-seat: Paige Loh and Bow: Jenna Hajji
Second Varsity Four
Coxswain: Sami Goldman, Stroke: PJ Balazy, 3-seat: Helene Dimitrijev, 2-seat: Sydney Fratamico and Bow: Sofie Coppola
Third Varsity Four
Coxswain: Chloe Lee, Stroke: Skylar Dahl, 3-seat: Kate McGee, 2-seat: Lila Henn and Bow: Teagan Orth