@CanesRowing Wins Two Races at Knecht Cup
MERCER COUNTY, N.J. – The University of Miami rowing program closed out its stay at the 2015 Knecht Cup Sunday.
Miami had two boats advance to semi-finals on Sunday, with the Canes racing in the 1V8+ and 2V8+ divisions.
The 2V8+ was the first boat in action Sunday, placing fifth in semi-final 2 with a time of 7:09.64. The Hurricanes raced against UMass, Boston College, Kansas, North Carolina and Buffalo in the semi-final, and moved on to the Second Varsity Eight third level final.
Miami’s 1V8+ also advanced to the Women’s Varsity Eight third level final, finishing sixth in semi-final 3 with a time of 6:57.29. The Canes raced against UMass, Boston College, Temple, Wisconsin, Boston University and George Mason in the semis.
The 2V8+ closed strong Sunday, winning the third level final with a time of 7:11.51 to finish ahead of George Mason, Buffalo, ODU, Fordham and UConn.
The Hurricane 1V8+ also won its third level final, posting a time of 6:59.05 to assure that Miami’s two boats closed their weekend with victories. The 1V8+ finished ahead of Boston University, UConn, Fordham, West Virginia and North Carolina.
Prior to Sunday’s finale, the Canes had four boats competing at the Knecht Cup and each boat hit the water on Saturday.
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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