@CanesRowing Advances Two at Knecht Cup
MERCER COUNTY, N.J. – The University of Miami rowing program had two of its four boats advance to Sunday’s semi-finals after a strong showing on the opening day of the Knecht Cup.
“I’m excited and proud of the boats for advancing through to the semis,” Miami head coach Dave Sanderson said. “The racing will only get more challenging tomorrow but everyone seems excited for that challenge.”
The Hurricanes raced in Heat 5 of the women’s varsity 4+, finishing fourth in a Heat that Tulsa, Alabama, Pittsburgh, Drexel and UNH. Miami’s time of 8:01.16 put the Canes just outside of the top three automatic qualifying spots in their heat.
Miami’s 2V4+ competed in in Heat 3 of the women’s second varsity 4+ against Tulsa, Villanova, Alabama, Duquense and Fairfield. The Hurricanes placed fifth with a time of 8:55.40 and did not advance to the semi-final.
Inclement weather delayed the opening day of the Knecht Cup, forcing the 1V8+ and 2V8+ to wait until the evening to hit the water.
The wait was worthwhile as Miami’s 2V8+ finished second in Heat 1 with a time of 6:54.48, earning a spot in Sunday’s semi-final at 11:10 a.m. Miami finished just behind heat winner, UCF, and ahead of Holy Cross, UConn, Duquesne, Canisius and Fairfield.
The 1V8+ also excelled in their opening run at the Knecht Cup, winning Heat 4 with a time of 6:47.81. The Canes earned a spot in Sunday’s semi-final, scheduled for 11:40 a.m., after finishing ahead of UConn, Wisconsin, San Diego State and Fairfield.
Following this weekend’s action, the Canes will face off against UCF on April 25 in preparation for the ACC Championships on May 15-16.
Miami Lineups
1V8+: Meghan Hamilton (cox), Caitlin White-Parsons, Devon Phelan-Patton, Sarah Aschebrock, Taegan Lynch, Jane Moore, Caitlin Lowe, Ally Whitty, Hannh Meister
2V8+: Nicole Rotkovitz (cox), Alex Gunner, Frida Carlsson, Catherine Tayler, Hannah Nielsen, Elise Wiley, Taylor Richard, Kristen Bufkin, Alexa Aguilar
1V4+: Rose Thatcher (cox), Nicola Eick, Joletta Silvia, Emme Rempel, Alyssa Basdavanos
2V4+: Sophia Doughty (cox), Alex Ware, Camden Vitale, Paige Hoffman, Lindsay Bouchacourt
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