Hawkeyes Improve on Day 2 with Multiple Top Three Finishes

SARASOTA, Fla. – The University of Iowa rowing team closed out the Big Ten Invitational with three, top three finishes.

The Hawkeyes raced in the 1V8, 2V8, 3V8, 4V8, 1V4, 2V4, and 3V4 against No. 20 Oklahoma, Clemson, Michigan State, Minnesota, SMU, and Wisconsin.

Iowa started the day strong with the 3V8 clinching a first-place finish by a time of 1.41 seconds and in a nail-biter race, the 1V8, surged to a third-place photo finish, by a time of 0.33 seconds. To cap off the day, the 4V8 stayed together and dug in, finishing second, by a time of 14.5 seconds.

The Hawkeyes will return to action on May 3 for an exhibition against Drake at home on the Iowa River.

HEAR FROM HEAD COACH JEFF GARBUTT
“Going into day two, we wanted to see improvements in every boat. Our goal was to work on some of our weaknesses in race plans yesterday, and each crew responded with attention to those details. Our first-year rowers showed a lot of composure and drive this weekend. Our 3V8 answered the bell and brought the Iowa rowing way to each of their competitors. The 1V8 showed big improvements from the first race to last race showing lots of heart and determination in their final race. As we head into Championship season, it is time to roll up the sleeves and get back to work. We are looking to find our fastest combinations and know our athletes will respond to challenge. Go Hawks!”

FINISHES
III Varsity Eight
1 Iowa (7:05.75)
2 Michigan State (7:07.16)
3 Minnesota (7:10.58)
4 Clemson (7:13.43)
5 Oklahoma (7:16.48)
6 Wisconsin (7:18.83)
Iowa: Abby Jager (cox), Leah Nawrot, Catherine Finerty, Brynn Storhoff, Isabelle DeLong, Grace Moller, Lauren Bengtson, Sidra Sakati, Naomi Dean Reilly-Mills

II Varsity Four
1 Oklahoma (7:42.00)
2 Michigan State (7:49.74)
3 Clemson (7:54.99)
4 Iowa (8:05.18)
5 SMU (8:25.64)
Iowa: Kimberly Marquez (cox), Ava Satterfield, Emma Tate, Maggie Toennis, Madeline Reid

I Varsity Four
1 SMU (7:31.96)
2 Oklahoma (7:36.71)
3 Clemson (7:37.98)
4 Michigan State (7:38.81)
5 Iowa (7:56.71)
Iowa: Carissa Cochico (cox), Issy Allen, Ella Grove, Haley Hayes, Laura Murphy

II Varsity Eight
1 Oklahoma (6:41.26)
2 SMU (6:45.94)
3 Michigan State (6:46.07)
4 Clemson (6:54.78)
5 Iowa (6:59.26)
Iowa: Cara Burns (cox), Annabel Rayner, Alli Merritt, Karire Evans, Soph Pepper, Olivia Smothers, Haley Reeves, Evan Schwickerath, Meghan Harris

I Varsity Eight
1 Michigan State (6:36.73)
2 SMU (6:40.54)
3 Iowa (6:42.41)
4 Clemson (6:42.74)
5 Oklahoma (6:44.35)
Iowa: Natalie Maher (cox), Orla Cuffe, Molly Shannon, Scarlett Maleham, Mia Lawrence, Poppy Brooke Turner, Lily Beardsley, Sophia Foreman, Emma Rayner

III Varsity Four
1 Minnesota (7:39.82)
2 Wisconsin (8:04.71)
3 Iowa (8:24.87)
Iowa: Taylor Arbuckle (cox), Maitlynn Bucklin-Pagano, Raegan Walesa, Momo Sexton, Ella Thompson

IV Varsity Eight
1 Minnesota (7:22.82)
2 Iowa (7:32.88)
3 Michigan State (7:47.38)
4 Wisconsin (7:56.76)
Iowa: Olivia Brimeyer (cox), Reece Schrader, Kendall Elizabeth Doerr, Kendra Vesperman, Addison Mougin, Grace Ryan, Rian Barr, Sophia Romero, Hannah Ryan