University of Minnesota Athletics
Gophers Finish An Impressive Meet at Wisconsin
4/23/2016 12:00:00 AM | Rowing
BARABOO, Wis.-- The University of Minnesota rowing team picked up four first place finishes, seven second place finishes and one third place finish in Wisconsin on Saturday. The Gophers took on Oklahoma, Iowa and Wisconsin during the Big Ten/Big 12 invite.
"We had a much better day than two weeks ago, and I expected it based on the way our team has been training during the interim," said head coach Wendy Davis. "Watching the 1N8 row through Iowa with 250 meters to go was a highlight, the 1V4, which went from losing by 30 seconds to winning by 5, is the biggest margin of improvement, and the other boats either won or gained in time in every event."
During the morning session, the Gophers tabbed second in every race against Oklahoma and Wisconsin.The Second Varsity Eight was narrowly edged by Wisconsin, finishing seven seconds behind while beating Oklahoma by 13 seconds. Finishing 10+ seconds behind Wisconsin, the First Novice Eight paced ahead of Oklahoma by 13 seconds. Minnesota’s Second Varsity Four eked out a second place finish against Oklahoma, finishing one second ahead of them while falling to Wisconsin.
The First Varsity Four defeated Oklahoma by 10 seconds and lost to Wisconsin. The Second Novice Eight finished more than 10 seconds behind Wisconsin. Finally, the First Varsity Eight closed out the morning session, finishing 3 seconds ahead of Oklahoma and nine seconds behind Wisconsin.
In the afternoon, Minnesota claimed four first place finishes, one second place finish and one third place finish against Iowa and Oklahoma. The Gopher novices picked up a pair of victories with the First Novice Eight edging out Iowa by one second and the Second Varsity Eight finishing nine seconds in front of the Hawkeyes.
The Second Varsity Four placed third, finishing one second behind Oklahoma. Minnesota’s First Varsity Four came in first place, finishing five seconds ahead of Iowa. The regatta concluded with impressive performances from the Varsity Eights. The First Varsity Eight placed second, finishing nine seconds in front of Oklahoma and just three seconds behind Iowa. The Second Varsity Eight came in first, finishing five seconds in front of the Hawkeyes.
Minnesota returns to action next Sunday in their only home meet of the season, hosting Wisconsin in a Border Battle Regatta at Lake Phalen. The first race is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.
Morning Races
1V8
Wisconsin - 6:57.7
Minnesota - 7:06.8
Oklahoma - 7:09.9
2V8
Wisconsin - 6:59.8
Minnesota - 7:06.6
Oklahoma - 7:19.8
1V4
Wisconsin - 7:49.1
Minnesota - 8:01.5
Oklahoma - 8:11.3
2V4
Wisconsin - 7:58.2
Minnesota - 8:09.3
Oklahoma - 8:10.9
1N8
Wisconsin - 7:13.2
Minnesota - 7:27.5
Oklahoma - 7:40.4
2N8
Wisconsin - 7:24.2
Minnesota - 7:46.6
Afternoon Races
1V8
Iowa - 6:48.99
Minnesota - 6:51.99
Oklahoma - 7:00.58
2V8
Minnesota - 7:03.26
Iowa - 7:08.59
Oklahoma - 7:14.19
1V4
Minnesota - 7:58.59
Iowa - 8:03.79
Oklahoma - 8:10.02
2V4
Oklahoma - 7:56.31
Iowa - 8:00.29
Minnesota - 8:01.33
1N8
Minnesota - 7:14.38
Iowa - 7:15.16
Oklahoma - 7:42.36
2N8
Minnesota - 7:35.15
Iowa- 7:46.95
Lineups:
1V8
2v8
1V4
2V4
1N
5 Kristin Stomberg
4 Sarah Heemstra
2N
C Maia Peterson
6 Sam Rollay
5 Abby Doeksen
4 Carly Larsen
1 Zoe Harvieux
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