University of Minnesota Athletics
Novice Rowers Compete in First Rumpus Cup against Wisconsin
10/20/2007 12:00:00 AM | Rowing
The Gophers fell to Wisconsin in their first Rumpus Cup, today, in Madison, Wis. The Rumpus Cup is awarded to the squad with the smallest margin between their A and B lineups. The Hammer of the Northland was also awarded to the school with the fastest boat. In overall action, Minnesota's A boat finished third in a time of 21:26.1, while Wisconsin's B and A boats finished first and second in 20:14.0 and 20:26.3. In the Gopher A boat consisted of coxswain Linnea Trandem, Katie Ladell at stroke, Shannon Gates, Alex Gregory, Alyssa Kast, Ann Haberman, Dani Prestegard, Carrie Gahr and Kristi Sroka. The Minnesota B boat of coxswain Dana Landseidel, Michaela Murphy, Kristin Haag, Liz Gruse, Jessica Mayers, Tracy Merth, Melinda Brown, Vanessa Hamer and Paschke finished fifth overall with a time of 23:11.5. The Gopher C followed with a sixth-place finish. Competing in the C boat was Rebecca Emmons as the coxswain, Sara Swenson at stroke, Lauren Rynders, Sam Preston, Barb Klun, Chonquita Jones at the 4 seat, Randi Schroeder, Cassie Eveans and Nikki Regan. A list below includes all results:
Overall Results:
WI B 20:14.0
WI A 20:26.3
MN A 21:26.1
WI C 22:43.7
MN B 23:11.5
MN C 25:02.1
WI wins the Hammer for Best Boat
Rumpus Cup Results:
1: Wisconsin A-B 12.3 seconds
2: Minnesota A-B 45.4 seconds
Head Race:
WI B 18:22.7
WI A 18:32.5
MN A 19:31.6
WI C 20:41.4
MN B 21:11.5
MN C 22:48.7
Sprint Results
Race 1
WI A 1:53.8
MN A 1:54.5
Race 2
WI B 1:51.3 top time
MN B 2:00.0
Race 3
WI C 2:02.3
MN C 2:13.4
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