Rowing Concludes Cooper Invitational

Recap
The Canisius rowing team completed their second regatta of the spring schedule Sunday, sending out two varsity eight boats at the Cooper Invitational in Cherry Hill, N.J.

The first varsity eight led off the Golden Griffins' day with a time of 7:12.53 in the third of three heats, finishing third out of four boats and advancing to the petite final.

Soon after, the second varsity eight placed fifth in the first heat, coming in at 8:13.61. This put the Griffs' second crew into the petite final.

The first varsity eight then came out and posted a 7:10.78 time that gave them second place in the petite final behind Dayton.

The second varsity eight closed out the day of competition with a 7:50.47 posting, placing fourth in the petite final.

Head Coach Kerri Brace's Postrace Comments
"We were very pleased with the team's performance today. Our focus this week has been staying internal while raising the level of expectation, and today's racing opportunities allowed both crews to follow through on that focus. We're looking forward to building off today's learning experiences and carrying them into practice this week."

Up Next
The Blue and Gold return to Buffalo to take part in the first of two home regattas this spring, competing in the Jim Schaab Collegiate Regatta on April 13 at the West Side Rowing Club.

Lineups
Canisius Varsity Eight:
Cox- Misa Gamble
Str- Allyson Matrassi
7- Audrey Rieman
6- Sydney Bichsel
5- Shannon Pritzker
4- Alexandra Heinz
3- Bridget Lillis
2- Tara Federow
Bow- Emma Vicaretti

Canisius Second Varsity Eight:
Cox- Emma Sabio
Str- Brynn Krolikowski
7- Cat Gallagher
6- Sara Ruszczyk
5- Anezka Krobot
4- Bridget Brogan
3- Morgan Adams
2- Hannah Vail
Bow- Katie Kraft

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Players Mentioned

Sydney Bichsel: Rower; 5' 5"; Senior

Bridget Brogan: Rower; 5' 5"; Sophomore

Tara Federow: Rower; 5' 8"; Junior

Cat Gallagher: Rower; 5' 8"; Sophomore

Misa Gamble: Coxswain; 5' 3"; Junior

Alexandra Heinz: Rower; 5' 3"; Junior

Anezka Krobot: Rower; 5' 7"; Sophomore

Bridget Lillis: Rower; 5' 7"; Senior

Shannon Pritzker: Rower; 5' 3"; Senior

Audrey Rieman: Rower; 5' 8"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Sydney Bichsel
: 5' 5"; Senior
: Rower

Bridget Brogan
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: Rower

Tara Federow
: 5' 8"; Junior
: Rower

Cat Gallagher
: 5' 8"; Sophomore
: Rower

Misa Gamble
: 5' 3"; Junior
: Coxswain

Alexandra Heinz
: 5' 3"; Junior
: Rower

Anezka Krobot
: 5' 7"; Sophomore
: Rower

Bridget Lillis
: 5' 7"; Senior
: Rower

Shannon Pritzker
: 5' 3"; Senior
: Rower

Audrey Rieman
: 5' 8"; Senior
: Rower