WASHINGTON - Georgetown University's women's lightweight rowing team hit the water Sunday morning for a highly competitive dual against Wisconsin on the Occoquan Reservoir. The Hoyas delivered a standout performance in the premier event of the day, securing a victory in the Varsity Eight.

Racing in good rowing conditions with a consistent 3 to 5 mph tailwind, the Georgetown Varsity Eight crossed the finish line in 6:33.8, outpacing the Badgers by nearly five seconds. The Hoyas also claimed a win in the Varsity Double, with the duo of Alisa Shchapova and Cara Appleberry finishing in 7:46.2 to edge out Wisconsin by three seconds.

In the Varsity Four, Wisconsin managed to take the top spot in a tight race, finishing just ahead of the Georgetown crew with a time of 7:16.0 to 7:19.1.

Georgetown vs. Wisconsin Dual Results
Varsity 8+
Cailin Kelly (Cox), Molly McDonnell, Alice Padula, Isabella DeLeo, Isabel Ramirez-Knott, Ella Aherne, Eleonora Fasoli, Caroline Sewell, Nicole Iriza – 1st-place finish with a time of 6:33.8

Varsity 4+
Bryn Lantz-Goldstein (Cox), Eliza Cohen, Ines Hammoud-Bahl, Grace Martin, Kaitlyn Droscoski – 2nd-place finish with a time of 7:19.1

Varsity 2x (Duffy)
Alisa Shchapova and Cara Appleberry – 1st-place finish with a time of 7:46.2

Up Next
The lightweight Hoyas will return to the Cooper River in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, for the Knecht Cup on April 11-12.