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No. 14 Blue Devils Complete Day One of Big Ten Invitational
4/20/2024 12:12:00 AM | Rowing
SARASOTA, Fla. – The 14th-ranked Duke rowing team faced strong competition on the opening day of the Big Ten Invitational in Sarasota, Fla., on Friday.
The Blue Devils' Third Varsity Eight highlighted the day after opening the afternoon session with a first-place finish over three nationally ranked crews. Duke stroked its way to second-place times in its remaining four races of the afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Duke's Second Varsity Four kicks off the second day of the invitational at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, facing crews from Indiana, Rutgers and Tennessee.
BLUE DEVIL LINEUPS
Morning Session:
V8: Coxswain Audrey Kline, Lauren Brandmeyer, Nora Conaty, Niamh Comerford, Lena Mills, Florine Lijesen, Kathryn Nash, Ellen Ulitsky, Noelle Fuchs
2V8: Coxswain Ithika Senthilnathan, Brenna Morley, Irene Ulitsky, Elizabeth May, Chloe Zollman, Sophie Gower, Francesca Morland, Mollie Nicol, Chelsea Proutt
3V8: Coxswain Ava Liebmann, Ashley Whipple, Erin Heyeck, Mikaela Voinov, Isabella Moreno, Luisa Mantilla, Morgan Linsley, Natalie Katz, Jane Atkeson
V4: Coxswain Mia Khamish, Sophia Greco, Vivienne Foley, Erin Temple, Eliza Straayer
2V4: Coxswain Sofia Papini, Taylor Robinson, Grace Matos, Morven Thomson, Justine Medveckus
Afternoon Session:
V8: Coxswain Ithika Senthilnathan, Lauren Brandmeyer, Nora Conaty, Niamh Comerford, Lena Mills, Florine Lijesen, Kathryn Nash, Ellen Ulitsky, Noelle Fuchs
2V8: Coxswain Sofia Papini, Brenna Morley, Chloe Zollman, Elizabeth May, Mollie Nicol, Sophie Gower, Francesca Morland, Irene Ulitsky, Chelsea Proutt
3V8: Coxswain Ava Liebmann, Ashley Whipple, Erin Heyeck, Mikaela Voinov, Isabella Moreno, Luisa Mantilla, Morgan Linsley, Natalie Katz, Jane Atkeson
V4: Coxswain Audrey Kline, Sophia Greco, Vivienne Foley, Erin Temple, Eliza Straayer
2V4: Coxswain Mia Khamish, Taylor Robinson, Justine Medveckus, Morven Thomson, Avery Packard
To stay up to date with Blue Devils rowing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeROW"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
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The Blue Devils' Third Varsity Eight highlighted the day after opening the afternoon session with a first-place finish over three nationally ranked crews. Duke stroked its way to second-place times in its remaining four races of the afternoon.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Second Varsity Four opened the action for the Blue Devils with a second-place finish over four nationally ranked teams. The 2V4 clocked a time of 7:17.466, just 3.4 seconds behind the top boat from No. 5 Brown.
- The Second Varsity Eight and Varsity Eight followed with back-to-back third-place times of 6:35.676 and 6:28.903, respectively. The V8 race came down to a photo finish with the Blue Devils edging Ohio State by 0.694 to earn a spot on the podium.
- The Third Varsity Eight closed out the morning session with a strong second place finish, following closely behind the first-place boat from UCLA to record a time of 6:52.621.
- The 3V8 improved their time by over six seconds in the afternoon session, powering past UCLA, No. 9 Michigan, Clemson and Iowa to a top time of 6:46.804.
- Duke finished second in its remaining four races to close out action on the first day of competition.
- To view the full results from the invitational, click here.
Duke's Second Varsity Four kicks off the second day of the invitational at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, facing crews from Indiana, Rutgers and Tennessee.
BLUE DEVIL LINEUPS
Morning Session:
V8: Coxswain Audrey Kline, Lauren Brandmeyer, Nora Conaty, Niamh Comerford, Lena Mills, Florine Lijesen, Kathryn Nash, Ellen Ulitsky, Noelle Fuchs
2V8: Coxswain Ithika Senthilnathan, Brenna Morley, Irene Ulitsky, Elizabeth May, Chloe Zollman, Sophie Gower, Francesca Morland, Mollie Nicol, Chelsea Proutt
3V8: Coxswain Ava Liebmann, Ashley Whipple, Erin Heyeck, Mikaela Voinov, Isabella Moreno, Luisa Mantilla, Morgan Linsley, Natalie Katz, Jane Atkeson
V4: Coxswain Mia Khamish, Sophia Greco, Vivienne Foley, Erin Temple, Eliza Straayer
2V4: Coxswain Sofia Papini, Taylor Robinson, Grace Matos, Morven Thomson, Justine Medveckus
Afternoon Session:
V8: Coxswain Ithika Senthilnathan, Lauren Brandmeyer, Nora Conaty, Niamh Comerford, Lena Mills, Florine Lijesen, Kathryn Nash, Ellen Ulitsky, Noelle Fuchs
2V8: Coxswain Sofia Papini, Brenna Morley, Chloe Zollman, Elizabeth May, Mollie Nicol, Sophie Gower, Francesca Morland, Irene Ulitsky, Chelsea Proutt
3V8: Coxswain Ava Liebmann, Ashley Whipple, Erin Heyeck, Mikaela Voinov, Isabella Moreno, Luisa Mantilla, Morgan Linsley, Natalie Katz, Jane Atkeson
V4: Coxswain Audrey Kline, Sophia Greco, Vivienne Foley, Erin Temple, Eliza Straayer
2V4: Coxswain Mia Khamish, Taylor Robinson, Justine Medveckus, Morven Thomson, Avery Packard
To stay up to date with Blue Devils rowing, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeROW"
Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu
#GoDuke
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