University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Abby Schroeder
- Class:
- Senior
- Position:
- Varsity
- Height:
- 5-6
- High School:
- Edmond North HS
- Hometown:
- Edmond, Okla.
- Major:
- Nutrition
2025-26 | SENIOR
Academic All-Big Ten
• Rowed in all six regattas with the Maroon and Gold during her final collegiate campaign
• Closed her career in the Grand Final at the 2026 Big Ten Rowing Championships (May 15 & 17), helping the 2V4 secure a sixth-place finish after qualifying with a third-place performance in the opening heats
• Put together a dominating effort at Lake Phalen during the Twin Cities 2K (May 2) as the 2V4 boat picked up race victories in both the heats and finals
• Took to the water for three sessions with the 2V4 boat at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in California, securing a runner-up finish on Saturday morning followed by consecutive third-place results
• Raced in all three rounds with the 1V4 crew at the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 3-4), placing fourth in the heats and semifinals before wrapping up the regatta in third place during the finals
• Competed in both events at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 9) to cap off the fall schedule, placing 10th with the 2V8 and 18th as part of the 4V4
• Kicked off the season at home during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4), earning a runner-up finish with the 2V8 crew
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced in five regattas for the Gophers during her second season
• Ended her year by finishing sixth in the 2V4 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after placing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times on the 2V4 at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., with fourth and third-place performances on Friday, followed by a fourth-place finish Saturday
• Secured 2V4 race victories against both San Diego and Kansas at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12)
• Turned in a third-place effort on day one of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4) with the 2V4 before placing second during the final day of competition (Apr. 5)
• Raced to third with the 4V4 crew at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) to begin the season
2023-24 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed on the novice squad at six regattas for the Gophers in her first year
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Helped the 1N8 boat to a third-place finish at the Big Ten Championship (May 19), the Gophers' first medal since 2018
• Raced three times for the 1N8 crew at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) in Sarasota, Fla., placing third and second Friday before a third-place finish Saturday
• Won twice on the 1N8 at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12) in races versus Kansas and Kansas State
• Tallied a race victory with the 1N8 boat in a road dual at No. 12 Ohio State (Apr. 6)
• Raced in an exhibition during a dual against Gonzaga (Mar. 10) to start the spring in Chula Vista, Calif.
• Made her collegiate debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 7), beginning the season with a third-place finish on the 2N8 crew
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jim and Mary Kay Schroeder
• Has a younger sister, Margot, and a younger brother, Will
• Graduated from Edmond North High School in 2022 in Edmond, Okla.
• Was a three-year varsity letter winner on the softball team
• Trained in classical ballet for 16 years and certified in Cecchetti grades 1 and 2
• Awarded four Certificates of Recognition in ballet
• Given the Young Talent in Oklahoma Art Award
• Earned the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I knew that I wanted to leave home and explore a new place, and Minnesota was the perfect place to explore the city, the lakes, the small towns, and the welcoming culture, all with the promise of a fantastic education and opportunities like joining the rowing team."
• Graduated from the University of Minnesota in the spring of 2026 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition
Academic All-Big Ten
• Rowed in all six regattas with the Maroon and Gold during her final collegiate campaign
• Closed her career in the Grand Final at the 2026 Big Ten Rowing Championships (May 15 & 17), helping the 2V4 secure a sixth-place finish after qualifying with a third-place performance in the opening heats
• Put together a dominating effort at Lake Phalen during the Twin Cities 2K (May 2) as the 2V4 boat picked up race victories in both the heats and finals
• Took to the water for three sessions with the 2V4 boat at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in California, securing a runner-up finish on Saturday morning followed by consecutive third-place results
• Raced in all three rounds with the 1V4 crew at the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 3-4), placing fourth in the heats and semifinals before wrapping up the regatta in third place during the finals
• Competed in both events at Virginia's Rivanna Romp (Nov. 9) to cap off the fall schedule, placing 10th with the 2V8 and 18th as part of the 4V4
• Kicked off the season at home during the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 4), earning a runner-up finish with the 2V8 crew
2024-25 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Raced in five regattas for the Gophers during her second season
• Ended her year by finishing sixth in the 2V4 Grand Finals at the Big Ten Conference Championships (May 18) after placing third in the opening-day heats (May 17)
• Raced three times on the 2V4 at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 18-19) in Sarasota, Fla., with fourth and third-place performances on Friday, followed by a fourth-place finish Saturday
• Secured 2V4 race victories against both San Diego and Kansas at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel (Apr. 11-12)
• Turned in a third-place effort on day one of the Rocky Top Invitational (Apr. 4) with the 2V4 before placing second during the final day of competition (Apr. 5)
• Raced to third with the 4V4 crew at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 5) to begin the season
2023-24 | SOPHOMORE
Academic All-Big Ten
• Competed on the novice squad at six regattas for the Gophers in her first year
• Won three-consecutive duals with the 1N8 crew from Apr. 6-13
• Helped the 1N8 boat to a third-place finish at the Big Ten Championship (May 19), the Gophers' first medal since 2018
• Raced three times for the 1N8 crew at the Big Ten Invitational (Apr. 19-20) in Sarasota, Fla., placing third and second Friday before a third-place finish Saturday
• Won twice on the 1N8 at the Big 12/Big Ten Double Dual (Apr. 12) in races versus Kansas and Kansas State
• Tallied a race victory with the 1N8 boat in a road dual at No. 12 Ohio State (Apr. 6)
• Raced in an exhibition during a dual against Gonzaga (Mar. 10) to start the spring in Chula Vista, Calif.
• Made her collegiate debut at the Head of the Mississippi Regatta (Oct. 7), beginning the season with a third-place finish on the 2N8 crew
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Jim and Mary Kay Schroeder
• Has a younger sister, Margot, and a younger brother, Will
• Graduated from Edmond North High School in 2022 in Edmond, Okla.
• Was a three-year varsity letter winner on the softball team
• Trained in classical ballet for 16 years and certified in Cecchetti grades 1 and 2
• Awarded four Certificates of Recognition in ballet
• Given the Young Talent in Oklahoma Art Award
• Earned the Oklahoma Seal of Biliteracy
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "I knew that I wanted to leave home and explore a new place, and Minnesota was the perfect place to explore the city, the lakes, the small towns, and the welcoming culture, all with the promise of a fantastic education and opportunities like joining the rowing team."
• Graduated from the University of Minnesota in the spring of 2026 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition
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