“The athletes competed aggressively today in Boston,” the head coach Lisa Glenn said. “Our 1V8 finished ninth and ahead of 16 collegiate crews. While not satisfied, the crew threw an aggressive 3-mile section and looks forward to continued improvement in the weeks of preparation ahead of the spring. The 2V8 raced well, making strides clear forward from their performance earlier in the fall. We are pleased to have fielded two eights for this competition, knowing it is critical in achieving our spring goals. Our team felt the reality of the phrase ‘Everywhere Tennessee’ as people from all over were cheering for the Rowing Vols as they raced the course.”
Competing in the Women’s Eight Championship event with a field of 29 boats from the nation’s top programs, UT’s 1V8 lineup Elizabeth Walley, Emma Seawright, Sydney Pardy, Reagan Long, Katie Rice, Logan Yates, Natalia Loram, Kate Schildmeyer AND Cait Whittard finished 13th with a time of 15:48.040.
Lady Vol 2V8 took 21st place with a mark of 16:08.662. Abigail Sleep they asked the crew of Casey Chronister, Alyssa Biernat, Gabriela Natale, Sheya Lavin, Erin Gifford, Riley Ferdelman, Paige Reymann AND Haley Savastano.
The Big Orange will return to competition during the spring.
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