April 25, 2015
KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- The ninth-ranked Wisconsin women's rowing team placed first in every one of its races at the Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge, Saturday on Wyandotte County Lake.
"It was a very strong day for our team effort," head coach Bebe Bryans said. "Every boat added to the success of the whole, which was our goal. This was a rehearsal for Big Tens, and if we're going to make a championship run, that's what will need to happen. Mission accomplished today."
In addition to the Badgers, Iowa, Kansas and Oklahoma competed in the races.
UW swept the varsity eight, second varsity eight, varsity four, third varsity four, novice eight and second novice eight races before sweeping all seven races in the afternoon.
Those results helped the Badgers take the team title with 142 points, while also helping the Big Ten claim a 254-117 victory over the Big 12.
"The morning conditions were perfect," Bryans said, "but the forecast for the P.M. was scary so we decided to compress the schedule and race everyone instead of sticking with the double dual format. It got pretty windy but stayed fine--good racing.
"It was the first time the Big Ten and Big 12 teams have had this challenge and it was really great to be a part of it. Great competition and great sportsmanship, which is what rowing is all about. Thanks to Kansas for putting this race together--the site was awesome."
Wisconsin rows next at Devil's Lake on May 2 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, as Michigan State and Minnesota visits the Badgers in their first race in the state's most popular state park.
Big Ten/Big 12 Challenge
April 25, 2015
Kansas City, Kan.
Wyandotte County Lake
2000 meters
Team Scores
1. Wisconsin, 142
2. Iowa, 112
3. Oklahoma, 73
4. Kansas, 44
Morning session
Varsity eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:24.2; 2. Oklahoma, 6:43.6
UW Lineup - Coxswain Lily Hansen, Hannah Schwartz, Kristine Kammers, Gillian Cooper, Sophia Vitas, Anna Knutson, Steph Malchine, Brianna Dahm, Dani Steinberg
Second varsity eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:36.00; 2. Oklahoma, 6:55.40
UW Lineup - Coxswain Marie Hebert, Maria Schmid, Libby O'Rourke, Anne Rauschert, Katie Muench, Claire Scott, Elizabeth Schoenfeldt, Madeleine Wanamaker, Nicole Hettmann
Varsity four
1. Wisconsin, 7:24.40; 2. Oklahoma, 7:46.40
UW Lineup - Coxswain Katherine Condon, Kelsey Kramer, Pamela Schommer, Marissa Gibson, Margo Grover
Second varsity four
1. Wisconsin, 7:36.40; 2. Oklahoma, 7:44.50
UW Lineup - Coxswain Diane Maglaque, Laine Maher, Sophie Carr, Frances LaBudda, Sophie Heywood
Third varsity four
1. Wisconsin, 7:44.80; 2. Oklahoma, 8:02.80
UW Lineup - Coxswain Jane Movrich, Rachel Gendreau, Sarah Lueken, Amanda Morris, Kelly McGarry
Novice eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:55.60; 2. Oklahoma, 7:19.40
UW Lineup - Coxswain Beth Yudelman, Monica Gerber, Gabby Simons, Jessie Bowden, Cheyenne Brandt, Morganne Freeman, Lexi Siverling, Megan Whitehouse, Lucy Chadderton
Second novice eight
1. Wisconsin, 7:02.40; 2. Iowa, 7:16.70; 3. Oklahoma, 7:2180
UW Lineup - Coxswain Rosie Brezynski, Diana Glinos, Maren Schultz, Callie Hebert, Alexandra Tead, Sophie Schmidt, Meagan Hudson, Emma Strenski, Catherine Thompson
Afternoon session
Varsity eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:12.40; 2. Iowa, 6:22.60; 3. Oklahoma, 6:29.20; 4. Kansas, 6:33.60
Second varsity eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:19.90; 2. Iowa, 6:30.90; 3. Oklahoma, 6:32.60; 4. Kansas, 6:56.40
Varsity Four
1. Wisconsin, 7:13.00; 2. Iowa, 7:20.00; 3. Oklahoma, 7:28.00; 4. Kansas, 7:3870
Second varsity four
1. Wisconsin, 7:16.30; 2. Iowa, 7:21.30; 3. Oklahoma, 7:23.00; 4. Kansas7:27.90
UW Lineup - Coxswain Katherine Moy, Laine Maher, Sophie Carr, Frances LaBudda, Sophie Heywood
Third varsity four
1. Wisconsin, 7:25.20; 2. Oklahoma, 7:44.50
UW Lineup - Coxswain Diane Maglaque, Rachel Gendreau, Sarah Lueken, Amanda Morris, Kelly McGarry
Novice eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:33.00; 2. Iowa, 6:43.00; 3. Oklahoma, 6:52.70
Second novice eight
1. Wisconsin, 6:47.90; 2. Oklahoma, 7:03.90; 3. Iowa, 7:06.90
