Eastern Michigan Athletics
Sunday, May 15
Cooper River
11 a.m.
Eastern Michigan University
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CAA Championship
EMU Rowing Finishes Third at CAA Championships
5/15/2022 12:36:00 PM | Women's Rowing
The Eagles earned 26 points, the most program history
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PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (EMUEagles.com) – After finishing sixth last year, the Eastern Michigan University rowing program bounced back to take third overall at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships today, May 15, on the Cooper River.
For the Eagles, the third-place finish ties for the highest finish in program history as the team earned bronze in 2016 and 2019 as well. Additionally, the team tallied 26 points, the most ever for EMU at the CAA Championships. Northeastern University won for the eighth consecutive season, earning 38 points.
How It Happened
The Third Varsity Eight boat took fifth in the first race of the championships, crossing the finish line in 7:26.968. EMU's Varsity Four crew also notched fifth with a time of 7:46.621 in a tight race. Eastern then placed fourth in the Second Varsity Eight race, holding off UC San Diego and finishing in 7:00.084.
The highlight of the day was the Green and White's First Varsity Eight boat, which fought hard the entire 2,000 meters for third, helping the team take third overall to tie for the highest finish in program history. For their efforts, sophomores Emma Boersen (West Olive, Mich.-Grand Haven) and Chloe Hinojosa (Kewanee, Ill.-Kewanee) were named to the All-CAA team. This marked Boerson's second time earning the honor and the first for Hinojosa.
Quoting Head Coach Kemp Savage
"The whole staff was really happy with the performance in all boats today. Everyone either outpaced or met their seed. The 1V had a really great race placing third and starting to challenge 2nd in the end. We finally found the consistency in the boats we've been waiting for all year. Now it's time for a couple weeks off and then back to work so we can focus on winning next year."
Quoting Assistant Coach Delaney McGuire
"The 2V executed their race plan really well although we were disappointed to come up short on the medal stand. We're excited to return everyone next year and see what we can do."
Quoting Assistant Coach Nicole Marek
"The 1V4 had a really exciting race as it came down to a tenth of a second between them and fourth place. We've had some solid weeks training and it was great to see the progression in our final race of the season."
Quoting Assistant Coach Annie Cantu
"The 3V8 made significant leaps in progression over the couple weeks leading up to the championships. Our consistency and focus definitely showed up on the racecourse today. I am very proud of their progress and excited to see what next year will bring."
2021 CAA Women's Rowing Championship Results
Team Results
1. Northeastern - 38 points
2. Drexel - 38 points
3. Eastern Michigan - 26 points
4. Delaware – 23 points
5. Villanova – 21 points
6. UC San Diego – 13 points
7. UCONN – 9 points
Third Varsity Eight
Place Team Time Margin
1 Drexel 6:57.071
2 Northeastern 7:00.641 03.570
3 Delaware 7:07.531 10.460
4 Villanova 7:23.475 26.404
5 Eastern Michigan 7:26.968 29.897
6 UCONN 7:46.835 49.764
Varsity Four
Place Team Time Margin
1 Northeastern 7:29.037
2 Drexel 7:32.747 03.710
3 Villanova 7:41.669 12.632
4 UCONN 7:46.464 17.427
5 Eastern Michigan 7:46.621 17.584
6 Delaware 7:50.637 21.600
7 UC San Diego 8:16.927 47.890
Second Varsity Eight
Place Team Time Margin
1 Drexel 6:41.032
2 Delaware 6:55.157 14.125
3 Northeastern 6:55.767 14.735
4 Eastern Michigan 7:00.084 19.052
5 UC San Diego 7:02.989 21.957
6 Villanova 7:06.734 25.702
7 UCONN 7:13.920 32.888
Varsity Eight
Place Team Time Margin
1 Northeastern 6:30.691
2 Drexel 6:37.386 06.695
3 Eastern Michigan 6:41.651 10.960
4 Villanova 6:46.254 15.563
5 Delaware 6:46.688 15.997
6 UC San Diego 6:57.809 27.118
7 UCONN 7:07.929 37.238
All-CAA Team
Helaina Howe, Northeastern
Abbie Keane, Northeastern
Charlotte Kershaw, Northeastern
Tess Miller, Northeastern
Grace Comerford, Drexel
Isabella D'Angelo, Drexel
Alex Natale, Drexel
Emma Boersen, Eastern Michigan
Chloe Hinojosa, Eastern Michigan
Jess Dobson, Delaware
Julia Rothstein, Delaware
Maddie Burke, Villanova
Hailey Caldwell-Meurer, UC San Diego
Cate Esparza, UConn
Lineups
1V8 – C – Abby Goodwin, 8 Chloe Hinojosa, 7 Brynne Harder, 6 Emma Boersen, 5 Laura Borchers, 4 Lily Wilhelm, 3 Carly Szymanski, 2 Reagan Fazekas, 1 Mary Hemgesberg
2V8 – C – Olivia Bray, 8 Ariel Sutton, 7 Priscilla Brom, 6 Lauren Ahern, 5 Abbey Simpson, 4 Caitlin Rodanhisler, 3 Jessica LaRoy, 2 Alexis Kettler, 1 Kristen Ford
1V4 – C – Alexandra Walsh, 4 Brianna Gracey, 3 Olivia Hansen, 2 Kelly Truitt, 1 Emily Gandy
3V8 – C – Tiffany Chen, 8 Anna Eschenburg, 7 Lindsay Rock, 6 Emma Wyss, 5 Kaialani Knox, 4 Claire Greenfelder, 3 Alexandria Parsons, 2 Megan Fowler, 1 Kaycee Johnson
Up Next
The Eagles will return to the State of Michigan to begin its offseason schedule. For more information on Eastern Michigan rowing, visit EMUEagles.com or follow the team's official Twitter at Twitter.com/EMURowing, on Facebook at Facebook.com/emurowing, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/emurowing.
PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (EMUEagles.com) – After finishing sixth last year, the Eastern Michigan University rowing program bounced back to take third overall at the Colonial Athletic Association Championships today, May 15, on the Cooper River.
For the Eagles, the third-place finish ties for the highest finish in program history as the team earned bronze in 2016 and 2019 as well. Additionally, the team tallied 26 points, the most ever for EMU at the CAA Championships. Northeastern University won for the eighth consecutive season, earning 38 points.
How It Happened
The Third Varsity Eight boat took fifth in the first race of the championships, crossing the finish line in 7:26.968. EMU's Varsity Four crew also notched fifth with a time of 7:46.621 in a tight race. Eastern then placed fourth in the Second Varsity Eight race, holding off UC San Diego and finishing in 7:00.084.
The highlight of the day was the Green and White's First Varsity Eight boat, which fought hard the entire 2,000 meters for third, helping the team take third overall to tie for the highest finish in program history. For their efforts, sophomores Emma Boersen (West Olive, Mich.-Grand Haven) and Chloe Hinojosa (Kewanee, Ill.-Kewanee) were named to the All-CAA team. This marked Boerson's second time earning the honor and the first for Hinojosa.
Every boat fought hard until the end and the result was the most points by EMU ever at the @CAASports Championships. 🦅
— EMU Rowing (@EMURowing) May 15, 2022
Congrats again to the Varsity Eight boat on their bronze medal finish!🥉#EMUEagles | #HoldTheRope pic.twitter.com/ZmVovxebYB
Quoting Head Coach Kemp Savage
"The whole staff was really happy with the performance in all boats today. Everyone either outpaced or met their seed. The 1V had a really great race placing third and starting to challenge 2nd in the end. We finally found the consistency in the boats we've been waiting for all year. Now it's time for a couple weeks off and then back to work so we can focus on winning next year."
Quoting Assistant Coach Delaney McGuire
"The 2V executed their race plan really well although we were disappointed to come up short on the medal stand. We're excited to return everyone next year and see what we can do."
Quoting Assistant Coach Nicole Marek
"The 1V4 had a really exciting race as it came down to a tenth of a second between them and fourth place. We've had some solid weeks training and it was great to see the progression in our final race of the season."
Quoting Assistant Coach Annie Cantu
"The 3V8 made significant leaps in progression over the couple weeks leading up to the championships. Our consistency and focus definitely showed up on the racecourse today. I am very proud of their progress and excited to see what next year will bring."
2021 CAA Women's Rowing Championship Results
Team Results
1. Northeastern - 38 points
2. Drexel - 38 points
3. Eastern Michigan - 26 points
4. Delaware – 23 points
5. Villanova – 21 points
6. UC San Diego – 13 points
7. UCONN – 9 points
Third Varsity Eight
Place Team Time Margin
1 Drexel 6:57.071
2 Northeastern 7:00.641 03.570
3 Delaware 7:07.531 10.460
4 Villanova 7:23.475 26.404
5 Eastern Michigan 7:26.968 29.897
6 UCONN 7:46.835 49.764
Varsity Four
Place Team Time Margin
1 Northeastern 7:29.037
2 Drexel 7:32.747 03.710
3 Villanova 7:41.669 12.632
4 UCONN 7:46.464 17.427
5 Eastern Michigan 7:46.621 17.584
6 Delaware 7:50.637 21.600
7 UC San Diego 8:16.927 47.890
Second Varsity Eight
Place Team Time Margin
1 Drexel 6:41.032
2 Delaware 6:55.157 14.125
3 Northeastern 6:55.767 14.735
4 Eastern Michigan 7:00.084 19.052
5 UC San Diego 7:02.989 21.957
6 Villanova 7:06.734 25.702
7 UCONN 7:13.920 32.888
Varsity Eight
Place Team Time Margin
1 Northeastern 6:30.691
2 Drexel 6:37.386 06.695
3 Eastern Michigan 6:41.651 10.960
4 Villanova 6:46.254 15.563
5 Delaware 6:46.688 15.997
6 UC San Diego 6:57.809 27.118
7 UCONN 7:07.929 37.238
All-CAA Team
Helaina Howe, Northeastern
Abbie Keane, Northeastern
Charlotte Kershaw, Northeastern
Tess Miller, Northeastern
Grace Comerford, Drexel
Isabella D'Angelo, Drexel
Alex Natale, Drexel
Emma Boersen, Eastern Michigan
Chloe Hinojosa, Eastern Michigan
Jess Dobson, Delaware
Julia Rothstein, Delaware
Maddie Burke, Villanova
Hailey Caldwell-Meurer, UC San Diego
Cate Esparza, UConn
Lineups
1V8 – C – Abby Goodwin, 8 Chloe Hinojosa, 7 Brynne Harder, 6 Emma Boersen, 5 Laura Borchers, 4 Lily Wilhelm, 3 Carly Szymanski, 2 Reagan Fazekas, 1 Mary Hemgesberg
2V8 – C – Olivia Bray, 8 Ariel Sutton, 7 Priscilla Brom, 6 Lauren Ahern, 5 Abbey Simpson, 4 Caitlin Rodanhisler, 3 Jessica LaRoy, 2 Alexis Kettler, 1 Kristen Ford
1V4 – C – Alexandra Walsh, 4 Brianna Gracey, 3 Olivia Hansen, 2 Kelly Truitt, 1 Emily Gandy
3V8 – C – Tiffany Chen, 8 Anna Eschenburg, 7 Lindsay Rock, 6 Emma Wyss, 5 Kaialani Knox, 4 Claire Greenfelder, 3 Alexandria Parsons, 2 Megan Fowler, 1 Kaycee Johnson
Up Next
The Eagles will return to the State of Michigan to begin its offseason schedule. For more information on Eastern Michigan rowing, visit EMUEagles.com or follow the team's official Twitter at Twitter.com/EMURowing, on Facebook at Facebook.com/emurowing, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/emurowing.
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