GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Wisconsin women's lightweight rowing team built on its strong start to the spring season this weekend with a sweep of Grand Valley State University.
 
Four boats competed in three races each throughout the day, all claiming victories over GVSU. 
 
"Today's race allowed us to line up multiple times in varying conditions, which is exactly what our program needs." said head coach Dusty Mattison. 
 
The varsity boat finished strong, defeating GVSU's varsity eight in all three races by 10.5 seconds, 17 seconds and 15.4 seconds, respectively. 
 
The second varsity eight and novice eight both competed in the same race against Grand Valley State, with the second lightweight eight coming in first and the novice eight coming in second three consecutive times.
 
The varsity four, composed primarily of freshmen, saw its first action of the spring to round out the day. The boat defeated GVSU's novice four in all three races, each time by over a minute. 
 
"As a whole we are really starting to find our racing rhythm, which is exciting to see!" said Mattison 
 
UW's lightweight team heads to Worcester, Massachusetts, next weekend to compete in the Eastern Sprints on Sunday, April 30. 
 
Grand Valley State University
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Spring Lake
April 23, 2017
2000 meters
 
Varsity Eight Race #1
1. Wisconsin, (6:08.2), 2. GVSU 10.5 seconds back
 
Second Varsity Eight/Novice Eight Race #1
1. Wisconsin Second Varsity Eight, (6:15.9), 2. Wisconsin Novice (6:26.2), 3. GVSU 10 seconds back from UW Novice eight
 
Varsity Four Race #1 - time not recorded
Wisconsin defeats GVSU by 1:10
 
Varsity Eight Race #2
1. Wisconsin, (6:15.4), 2. GVSU 17 seconds back
UW lineup: C. Audrey Dalgarno, 8. Brianna Wynne, 7. Marilyn Garberg, 6. Kate Ruffalo, 5. Amanda Aiello, 4. Agathe Denis, 3. Janet Titlzer, 2. Grace Joyce, 1. Mirha Girt
 
Second Varsity Eight/Novice Eight Race #2
1. Wisconsin Second Varsity Eight, (6:21.4), 2. Wisconsin Novice (6:40.6), 3. GVSU 9.4 seconds back from UW Novice eight
UW Second Varsity Eight lineup: C. Eleanor Martin, 8. Claire Kelley, 7. Anna Leach, 6. Alex Fochios, 5. Payton James, 4. Shannon Lipe, 3. Ariel Tallo, 2. Anna Dawley, 1. Jenn Whitehill
UW Novice Eight lineup: C. Lucy Tasker, 8. Abby Keith, 7. Rachel Illgen, 6. Caroline Bias, 5. Hannah Fenelon, 4. Alyssa DeZeeuw, 3. Chloe Fishman, 2. Meagan Barillari, 1. Enya Doherty
 
Varsity Four Race #2 
1. Wisconsin (7:21.2), 2. GSVU 1:14.8 back
UW lineup: C. Anika Chatterjee, 4. Jacqueline Jones, 3. Theresa Kimball, 2. Madison Hodgkin, 1. Madeline Rowe
 
Varsity Eight Race #3
1. Wisconsin, (6:20.3), 2. GVSU 15.4 seconds back
 
Second Varsity Eight/Novice Eight Race #3
1. Wisconsin Second Varsity Eight, (6:32.3), 2. Wisconsin Novice (6:46.7), 3. GVSU 7.4 seconds back from UW Novice eight
 
Varsity Four Race #3 
1. Wisconsin (7:30.6), 2. GVSU 1:10 back