MARIETTA, Ohio – The University of Dayton women's rowing team opened up the 2024 spring campaign on Saturday against Marietta and Mercyhurst.
The Flyers started their season off strong with wins in both the varsity 4+ races and a second-place finish in the varsity 8+. UD set the bar for the season with its first times of the year.
Dayton returns to action on April 6 at the 27
th annual Lubbers Cup in Grand Rapids, Mich.
The full Dayton Race Results
Varsity 8+
- Mercyhurst – 6:34.6
- Dayton A – 6:43.9
- Dayton B – 6:54.0
- Marietta – 6:58.0
Varsity 4+
- Dayton A – 7:17.4
- Mercyhurst – 7:22.4
- Dayton B – 7:23.3
- Marietta – 7:28.1
2 Varsity 4+
- Dayton A – 7:48.3
- Marietta – 7:53.7
- Dayton B – 8:10.1
DAYTON LINEUPS
Varsity 8+ A
Emily Walker
8
Katherine Blandford
7
Katie Fraser
6
Sarah Duncan
5
Madeleine Casto
4
Keira Cotter
3
Keira Fortunato
2
Annika Roush
1
Angelina Koch
Varsity 8+ B
Gabriela Gomez-Gomez
8
Cecilia Martyna
7
Caitlin O'Loughlin
6
Nubia Medrano
5
Colleen Stumbris
4 Molly Eure
3
Alyssa Tyre
2
Bailey Vogel
1
Adreanna Oelrich
Varsity 4+ A
Emily Walker
4
Katherine Blandford
3
Keira Fortunato
2
Sarah Duncan
1
Katie Fraser
Varsity 4+ B
Gabriela Gomez-Gomez
4
Annika Roush
3
Paige Sherlock
2
Keira Cotter
1
Adreanna Oelrich
2 Varsity 4+ A
Emily Walker
4
Cecilia Martyna
3
Madeleine Casto
2
Nubia Medrano
1
Caitlin O'Loughlin
2 4 Varsity 4+ B
Gabriela Gomez-Gomez
4
Maria Koss
3 Maya Murray
2
Casey Tirado
1
Laura Boesch
What They Had To Say
It was a good start to their spring season and we learned a lot today. This team is ready to get back out there over the Easter break and continue to improve on moving through the water….one powerful stroke at a time! - Coach Miles
1V8: "I think we came off the start really solidly and I rowed together well. All and all a really solid start to the racing season, and looking forward to the coming weeks." -Katie Fraser
2V8: "The 2v8 had a really exciting race. I think we found a lot of power in our start, and we really look forward to how we can progress in our season." -Colleen Stumbris
1V4: "Our four race was a testament to our commitment, we pulled hard and didn't give up when we were tired, and the results reflected it." -Katie Fraser
2V4: "Despite having little time together as a boat, the four felt overall together and strong. We were able to have a controlled race that ended with a fast sprint holding with Mercyhurst all the way to the finish. " - Paige Sherlock
V4D: "Our race was good today but there is definitely a lot we want to work on for our next regattas. Overall I think it was a great first race and it is only gonna get better from here." -Casey Tirado
V4C/1V8: "I think our team did a really great job for our first race. Each boat went out and knew what they had to do and did just that. It was a good was to start the season and we're all excited to see what the rest brings!" - Madeleine Casto
