Miami Concludes Lake Wheeler Invitational With Multiple Noteworthy Performances

RALEIGH, N.C. – The University of Miami rowing team concluded the Lake Wheeler Invitational Saturday morning, with all five boats earning a top-four finish, including top-three finishes from the first varsity eight and third varsity eight.

The third varsity eight commenced the day for the Hurricanes, placing third behind Virginia and Duke with a time of 7:02.752.

Miami’s second varsity four, first varsity four, and second varsity eight followed, with each boat securing a fourth-place finish in their respective races. The second varsity four clocked a time of 7:40.622 to finish ahead of Louisville and Jacksonville. The first varsity four completed their race with a time of 7:31.279, as they also finished ahead of Louisville and Jacksonville. Miami’s second varsity eight earned a time of 6:45.775 to beat Washington State and Jacksonville. 

Miami’s first varsity eight concluded the day with an exceptional performance, as they clocked a time of 6:30.085 to place ahead of Clemson, Louisville, and Jacksonville. 

The Canes will return to action next weekend, as they are slated to travel to Orlando to face UCF on Sunday, May 4.

Results

Morning Session

Third Varsity Eight

1. 1. Virginia (6:51.852)
   2. Duke (6:53.221)
   3. Miami (7:02.752)

Second Varsity Four

1. 1. Columbia (7:30.845)
   2. Clemson (7:34.238)
   3. Washington State (7:38.298)
   4. Miami (7:40.622)
   5. Louisville (7:51.620)
   6. Jacksonville (7:58.358)

First Varsity Four

1. 1. Columbia (7:18.783)
   2. Washington State (7:22.809)
   3. Clemson (7:26.691)
   4. Miami (7:31.279)
   5. Louisville (7:37.481)
   6. Jacksonville (7:41.561)

Second Varsity Eight

1. 1. Columbia (6:38.279)
   2. Clemson (6:38.485)
   3. Louisville (6:44.565)
   4. Miami (6:45.775)
   5. Washington State (6:46.805)
   6. Jacksonville (7:06.769)

First Varsity Eight

1. 1. Columbia (6:26.263)
   2. Washington State (6:28.017)
   3. Miami (6:30.085)
   4. Clemson (6:30.499)
   5. Louisville (6:36.227)
   6. Jacksonville (6:50.045)

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