PRINCETON, N.J. – The Virginia rowing team smashed the course record in the Women’s Open 8+ and won the 4+ at the Princeton Chase today (Nov. 1) on Lake Carnegie in Princeton, N.J.
UVA’s Varsity Eight topped Princeton 13:31.211-13:36.879 in the Women’s Open 8+, shattering UVA’s previous record of 13:41.434 in 2013. Rutgers (13:58.841) finished third, while UVA’s Second Varsity Eight finished fourth (14:07.216) followed by Princeton’s 2V8 (14:10.868) in fifth. Brie Joe (coxswain), Paula Lutz, Skylar Morrison, Flynn Greene, Elsa Hartman, Lila Henn, PJ Balazy, Clara Hornnaess and Maddie Agudelo represented the Cavaliers’ record-breaking V8 crew.
“I’m proud of how our athletes approached today’s racing in both the eights and fours,” UVA head coach Wesley Ng said. “The competition was strong, and our team reflected our programmatic approach with generosity, calm, and professionalism.
“We’ve made meaningful progress since 2024, and it’s rewarding to see that growth while recognizing that improvement isn’t linear. There’s plenty to celebrate and still much to learn. Our Second Varsity Eight made its season debut, providing valuable insights and opportunities to improve as we prepare to host the Rivanna Romp next Sunday.”
UVA’s V4 raced to a win in the 4+ with a time of 15:31.941. Princeton A placed second at 15:33.618 and UVA’s 2V4 was third at 15:50.359. Princeton B finished fourth at 15:53.154 and Virginia’s 3V4 placed fifth at 16:08.373. UVA’s 4V4 was 11th at 16:35.111. Joe, Lutz, Morrison, Greene and Agudelo were part of the winning crew.
“It was especially rewarding to see Molly Peacock ’30 and Daniela Raguckaite ’30 wear the V-Sabre for the first time,” Ng added. “Both performed wonderfully, and we’re excited to bring our entire team together to race next weekend.”
Virginia concludes fall action by hosting its annual Rivanna Romp on Sunday, Nov. 8.
Results
Women’s Open 8+
1. Virginia A, 13:31.211, 2. Princeton A, 13:36.879, 3. Rutgers A, 13:58.841, 4. Virginia B, 14:07.216, 5. Princeton B, 14:10.868
Women’s 4+
1. Virginia A, 15:31.941, 2. Princeton A, 15:33.618, 3. Virginia B, 15:50.359, 4. Princeton B, 15:53, 154, 5. Virginia C, 16:08.373, 11. Virginia D, 16:35.111
Virginia Lineups
Women’s Open 8+
Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Brie Joe, Stroke: Paula Lutz, 7-seat: Skylar Morrison, 6-seat: Flynn Greene, 5-seat: Elsa Hartman, 4-seat: Lila Henn, 3-seat: PJ Balazy, 2-seat: Clara Hornnaess, Bow: Maddie Agudelo
Second Varsity Eight
Coxswain: Clementine Riegelhaupt, Stroke: Georgia Allen, 7-seat: Molly Peacock, 6-seat: Claudia Kerry-Roger, 5-seat: Sophia Cavalieri, 4-seat: Ayla O’Neill, 3-seat: Ava Gormley, 2-seat: Ella Weeks, Bow: Ava Cathey
Women’s 4+ Final
Varsity Four
Coxswain: Brie Joe, Stroke: Paula Lutz, 3-seat: Skylar Morrison, 2-seat: Flynn Greene, Bow: Maddie Agudelo
Second Varsity Four
Coxswain: Sami Goldman, Stroke: Clara Hornnaess, 3-seat: Elsa Hartman, 2-seat: Lila Henn, Bow: PJ Balazy
Third Varsity Four
Coxswain: Samara Coakley, Stroke: Georgia Allen, 3-seat: Molly Peacock, 2-seat: Claudia Kerry-Roger, Bow: Ava Cathey
Fourth Varsity Four
Coxswain: Clementine Riegelhaupt, Stroke: Daniela Raguckaite, 3-seat: Ava Gormley, 2-seat: Ayla O’Neill, Bow: Skylar Gash