Hurricanes Battle on First Day of Lake Wheeler Invitational

RALEIGH, N.C. – The University of Miami rowing team completed action at the Lake Wheeler Invitational Friday evening, putting together a strong showing in the morning session to highlight the day.

Miami’s third varsity eight opened the day with a third-place finish in their respective heat, clocking in at 7:08.201 to defeat Kansas and narrowly finish behind Virginia.

Shortly after, the second varsity four put together an impressive showing to earn a third-place finish, defeating Gonzaga, Navy, and Kansas. The Hurricanes finished their race with a time of 7:42.801. Miami’s first varsity four took fifth-place in their heat with a time of 7:36.716. 

The second varsity eight had a stellar showing, as they defeated Gonzaga, Kansas, and Navy to secure a third-place finish with a time of 6:47.842.

Miami’s first varsity eight took third-place in their heat during the morning session, beating Gonzaga, Navy, and Kansas with a time of 6:34.920.

In the afternoon session, Miami’s third varsity eight once again started out the competition with a strong outing, earning another third-place finish with a time of 7:00.138.

The second varsity four, first varsity four, second varsity eight, and first varsity eight each claimed a fifth-place finish in their respective races.

The Canes will return to action Saturday morning, as each boat will compete in one final race to conclude the event. 

Results

Morning Session

Third Varsity Eight

1. 1. Columbia (6:48.049)
   2. Virginia (7:03.361)
   3. Miami (7:08.201)
   4. Kansas (7:16.329)

Second Varsity Four

1. 1. Virginia (7:28.403)
   2. Columbia (7:32.261)
   3. Miami (7:42.801)
   4. Gonzaga (7:48.033)
   5. Navy (7:55.163)
   6. Kansas (8:00.593)

First Varsity Four

1. 1. Columbia (7:21.208)
   2. Virginia (7:22.260)
   3. Gonzaga (7:30.494)
   4. Navy (7:32.634)
   5. Miami (7:36.716)
   6. Kansas (7:45.352)

Second Varsity Eight

1. 1. Virginia (6:32.324)
   2. Columbia (6:40.624)
   3. Miami (6:47.842)
   4. Gonzaga (6:50.240)
   5. Kansas (6:53.360)
   6. Navy (6:55.292)

First Varsity Eight

1. 1. Virginia (6:23.450)
   2. Columbia (6:30.102)
   3. Miami (6:34.920)
   4. Gonzaga (6:34.938)
   5. Navy (6:44.512)
   6. Kansas (6:48.408)

Afternoon Session

Third Varsity Eight

1. 1. Virginia (6:48.056)
   2. North Carolina (6:52.664)
   3. Miami (7:00.138)
   4. Kansas (7:01.580)

Second Varsity Four

1. 1. North Carolina (7:22.016)
   2. Virginia (7:26.272)
   3. Boston U (7:31.884)
   4. Washington State (7:40.132)
   5. Miami (7:40.508)
   6. Kansas (7:57.586)

First Varsity Four

1. 1. Virginia (7:23.673)
   2. North Carolina (7:28.391)
   3. Boston U (7:34.005)
   4. Washington State (7:35.553)
   5. Miami (7:37.151)
   6. Kansas (7:45.679)

Second Varsity Eight

1. Virginia (6:37.351)
2. North Carolina (6:41.607)
3. Boston U (6:43.341)
4. Washington State (6:43.501)
5. Miami (6:49.605)
6. Kansas (6:53.001)

First Varsity Eight

1. 1. Virginia (6:27.027)
   2. Washington State (6:36.039)
   3. Boston U (6:37.231)
   4. North Carolina (6:40.293)
   5. Miami (6:45.875)
   6. Kansas (6:56.733)

Lineups

First Varsity Eight

Cox: Loran Graves

1. Layla Jolley
2. Sara Caterisano
3. Naroa Zubimendi Varela
4. Jovana Stanivuk
5. Candela Martinez
6. Aaliah Dawson
7. Lauren Bricca
8. Paula Espinosa

Second Varsity Eight

Cox: Maria Mastrando

1. Peyton Hulsewe
2. Kate Ryall
3. Kylie Evenson
4. Jane Elsner
5. Mary Blinn
6. Caroline Hanlon
7. Nicole Wysznski
8. Meredith Hilmayer

Third Varsity Eight

Cox: Anna Langemann

1. Anderson Blalock
2. Melody Royaee
3. Sabrina Fernandez
4. Trinity Ferebee
5. Anna Tirado
6. Kaitlyn Jorgensen
7. Holly Prichard
8. Samantha Helmering

First Varsity Four

Cox: Annabel Pauli

1. Julia Berg
2. Mia Harrington
3. Grace Gaskill
4. Charlotte Maschoff

Second Varsity Four

Cox: Haley Gross

1. Ellis Parr
2. Jessica Waltzer
3. Audrey Sears
4. Krista Jackson