CHERRY HILL, N.J. - The Wisconsin women's lightweight rowing team competed in its first spring season race at The Knecht Cup on Cooper River on Sunday. This was Wisconsin's first time back since 2019.

After the first day of racing on Saturday was canceled due to high winds, the Badgers came prepared to tackle the second day of the race. On the second day, the team had nine boats competing with snagging wins in the frosh eight, novice four and third varsity eight.

Straight From The Shore
Head Coach Hodge Habibovic

On race weekend: "This weekend's racing gave us a ton of data that we were looking for. Our team was tested in terms of their adaptability with Saturday's racing being canceled due to wind. I would say our group handled it very well and approached Sunday ready. Every boat learned something throughout racing which is crucial in our sport. We had some really strong performances and displayed our depth well by winning the freshmen eight, novice four and third varsity eight events which was exciting to see."

On looking ahead: "I think we have a good idea of what we want to accomplish as we head into the next few weeks and get some more racing opportunities. I'm excited to host Stanford next weekend and then get back on the East Coast in a few weeks."

Up next: The No. 6 Badgers will host No. 4 Stanford on Lake Mendota next Saturday, April 20.

Knecht Cup
Cherry Hill, N.J.
April 14, 2024
Cooper River
2000 meters

Varsity Eight
Heat 4
1. MIT, 6:43.81; 2. Sacred Heart, 6:45.94; 3. Marist, 6:47.96; 4. Wisconsin Lightweight, 6:54.34; 5. West Point, 7:37.28
UW Lineup: Coxswain Sarah Rab, Payton Tonnos, Falcon Jaacks, Alicia Le Bars, Victoria Moda, Rianne Wagner, Georgia Harlow, Olivia Moore, Adeline Hinkie

Lightweight Four
Final
1. Radcliffe, 7:25.32; 2. Wisconsin, 7;28.83; 3. Boston University 7:34.60; 4. MIT 7:40.61 5. Georgetown, 7:46.01 6. Gordon 9:37.27
UW Lineup: Coxswain Sarah Rab, Payton Tonnos, Falcon Jaacks, Alicia Le Bars, Victoria Moda

Women's Double
Heat 2
1. Boston University A, 7:45.41; 2. Wisconsin C, 8:15.56; 3. Radcliffe, 8:20.32; 4. Pittsburgh B, 8:58.01; 5. New Hampshire, 9:18.18
UW Lineup: "C" Lizzi Hoffert, Frankie Park

Heat 3
Boston University B, 7:50.09; 2. Oklahoma City, 7:56.33; 3. Wisconsin A, 8:02.01; 4. USMMA, 9:28.40; 5. Thomas Jefferson, DNS
UW Lineup: "A" Romy McCarthy, Anika Hanson

Heat 4
1. Boston University B, 8:12.64 ; 2. Wisconsin B, 8:17.22; 3. Gordon A, 8;23.76; 4. Pittsburgh A 9:00.13; 5. Dominican 9;37.88
UW Lineup: "B" Charlotte Mirzaian, Helena Ikenberry

Varsity Four
Heat 2
1. Lafayette, 7:48.29; 2. Wisconsin Lightweight, 7:57.74; 3. Connecticut, 8:03.93; 4. Stetson, 8:24.66 5. West Point, 9:03.32
UW Lineup: Coxswain Emma Collins, Sierra Mason, Ella Springer, Margot Quist, Abbey DiChiara

Frosh/Novice Eight
Heat 2
1. Wisconsin Lightweight, 7:20.02; 2. Boston University Lightweight, 7:21.27; 3. Rhode Island RC 8:26.83; 4. Delaware, 8:41.36; 5. Gordon, 9:00.14
UW Lineup: Coxswain Emma Collins, Sierra Mason, Lizzi Hoffert, Margot Quist, Ella Springer, Anika Hanson, Romy McCarthy, Abbey DiChiara, Jame Wild

Third Varsity Eight
Final
1. Wisconsin Lightweight, 7:36.56; 2. Eastern Michigan, 7:41.38; 3. Connecticut, 7:43.04; 4. Fordham 8:13.45; 5. Delaware, SCR
UW Lineup: Coxswain Maggie Wagner, Meghan Fairley, Frankie Park, Gracie Walker, Abby Utter, Mckenna Beltz, Eleonor Vogel, Daisy Hester, Libby Walker

Frosh/Novice Four
Heat 3
1. Wisconsin Lightweight, 8;07.17, 2. Gordon, 8;58.03; 3. TCNJ 10:24.21; 4. George Mason CC 10:36.20; 5. Thomas Jefferson, DNS
UW Lineup: Coxswain Emilie Rochon, Meghan Fairley, Abby Utter, Libby Walker, Mia Hartley