WASHINGTON – Georgetown University's women's openweight rowing team dominated the water on Saturday, April 11, securing a string of victories at the GW Invitational on the Potomac River. Competing in a dual-style format against regional rivals, the Hoyas showcased their depth by sweeping every afternoon flight they entered.
The afternoon session was highlighted by the First Varsity Eight, who held off a late push from Duquesne to secure a first-place finish with a time of 6:34.81. The Second Varsity Eight followed with a commanding performance, crossing the line in 6:34.15 to defeat Duquesne by nearly 20 seconds. The fours remained equally sharp, as the First Varsity Four clocked a 7:12.34 to lead their heat, while the Second Varsity Four secured a definitive win in 7:24.18.
Earlier in the morning session, the Hoyas established their rhythm in the First Varsity Four, claiming the top spot with a time of 7:18.46, finishing ahead of both the Georgetown 2V4 entry and Fordham.
GW Invitational Regatta Results
Women's Collegiate 1V8
Lilly Bartilucci (Cox),
Ellie Power,
Rebecca Estevao,
Sydney Thompson,
Caden Collins,
Maeve Farley, Alex Junko, Maddy Sweet,
Anna Hemmerle
- Afternoon: 1st-place finish (6:34.81)
Women's Collegiate 2V8
Phoebe Opler (Cox),
Noelle Winegar,
Caroline Keller,
Sophie Roman, Elena Elder,
Caroline Maloney,
Sophia Close,
Sara Wasserman, Abby Camp
- Afternoon: 1st-place finish (6:34.15)
Women's Collegiate 3V8
Camille Stephant (Cox), Maggie Gallagher, Genevieve Mckay,
Abbey Murray,
Sumner Spence,
Khaki Sawyer,
Charlotte Thies,
Kristen Lee,
Georgia Cooper
- Afternoon: 1st-place finish (6:51.39)
Women's Collegiate 1V4
Emilie Andrews (Cox),
Carmen Torrecilla,
Bita Roham, Kat Lord-Krause,
Zoe Stone
- Morning: 1st-place finish (7:18.46)
- Afternoon: 1st-place finish (7:12.34)
Women's Collegiate 2V4
Paige Bannon (Cox),
Margaux DeFelice,
Madison Catanese,
Jane Staples,
Natalie Brown
- Morning: 2nd-place finish (7:35.09)
- Afternoon: 1st-place finish (7:24.18)
Up Next
Following a successful weekend at home, the Hoyas will continue their spring campaign as they head to Annapolis, Maryland, on Saturday, April 18, to take on the Naval Academy.
