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Rowing Celebrates Senior Day Against Dayton
5/3/2026 4:39:00 PM | Women's Rowing
Eagles, Flyers competed in 2x1000m races
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YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) -- Senior Day took center stage at Ford Lake as Eastern Michigan University rowing paid tribute to its senior class and delivered victories in the first 1,000 meters of each race against Dayton on Sunday, May 3. The regatta farewell for a group of seniors whose impact has shaped the program's direction heading into championship season.
The Eagles spotlighted their seniors after the regatta, including Madison Lisitsin (Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest/La Salle), Taylor Meltzer, Lauren Tompkins (Delaware, Ohio/Rutherford B. Hayes), Delani Fisher (Ellettsville, Ind./Bloomington North), Olivia Hansen (Ann Arbor, Mich./Ann Arbor Skyline), Emily MacIntyre (Wyandotte, Mich./Theodore Roosevelt) and Julia Maxwell (Romulus, Mich./Romulus). This group has provided leadership and consistency throughout their careers, helping the Eagles prepare for a historic postseason.
Despite being the warmest home race of the season, high winds created tumultuous conditions on the lake, forcing the race format to be adjusted to two 1,000-meter sprints instead of the traditional 2,000-meter distance. Eastern Michigan set the tone early by winning the first 1,000 meters in the 1V4+, 2V8+, and 1V8+ races. Although results from the second 1,000 meters were unavailable, the fast starts underscored the Eagles' focus and drive on a day filled with nostalgia and pride.
The rivalry with Dayton has become a tradition at Ford Lake, with the two programs meeting in Ypsilanti each spring since 2021 and sharing a competitive history dating back to 2004. Sunday's regatta not only honored the seniors' legacy but also maintained EMU's strong efforts in this annual showdown, providing momentum ahead of the first-ever MAC Women's Rowing Championship.
RESULTS
No official times were kept. Placements were unavailable for the second 1,000 meter races.
FIRST VARSITY FOUR (1V4+)
- Eastern Michigan 1V4
- Eastern Michigan 2V4
- Dayton
- Eastern Michigan 3V8
- Eastern Michigan 2V8
- Dayton
- Eastern Michigan
- Dayton
UP NEXT
Eastern Michigan will host the inaugural MAC Women's Rowing Championship at Ford Lake on Saturday, May 16. Racing begins at 9 a.m. as the Eagles look to make history on their home course.
Follow Eastern Michigan Rowing on Twitter and Instagram for updates and behind-the-scenes coverage as the Eagles prepare for the MAC Championships.
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