RESULTS

BOSTON - The No. 2 Boston University women's lightweight rowing team defeated No. 5 Harvard and No. 8 MIT on Saturday to win the Lightweight Beanpot for the second-consecutive year.
 
In the final race of the day, the BU V8 boat finished first in its race, ahead of second-place Harvard by three seconds and ahead of third-place MIT by open water to ensure the Lightweight Beanpot trophy would remain at the DeWolfe Boathouse for another year. Later in the morning, the 2V finished second in its race behind Harvard and ahead of MIT.

"The 1V raced with poise and was able to stay ahead of hard charging crews from MIT and Radcliffe crew. We raced a lower cadence than we planned, but it was enough to keep the bow ball ahead," said lightweight rowing head coach Malcolm Doldron after the race. "The 2V is extremely young and has been improving everyday. We're looking forward to see how much speed we can gain in the two weeks leading up to Sprints." 

"This was our first opportunity to defend the Beanpot title," Doldron added. "I am proud of team for getting the job done and particularly the seniors.  Four years ago we were 30+ seconds behind the field at this regatta. Since then, this senior class called for a higher standard and retaining the Beanpot is proof of a legacy of grit and determination that will be long lasting."
 
THE RUNDOWN
Location:. – Charles River, Boston, Mass
Results: HereNow

HOW IT HAPPENED

• In the varsity eight race, the BU V8 boat jumped out to an early lead that it never relinquished. Coxed by Taylor Alix and stroked by Janice Hagerman, the BU 1V finished with a fast time of 7:03.2, comfortably ahead of second-place finisher Harvard (7:06.10) and third-place MIT (7:16.4). With the victory, BU retained the Beanpot trophy.
• BU's second varsity eight boat, coxed by Rishika Gupta and stroked by Mariah Ippolito, finished second in its race with a time of 7:22.75. BU finished behind race winner Harvard (7:07.46) and ahead of third-place finisher Harvard 3V (7:30.36). MIT finished fourth (7:37.08).

 
BEANPOT NOTES

• In last year's Beanpot, BU swept Harvard and MIT to win the Lightweight Beanpot for the first time since the competition's inception in 2013.
• Saturday was the second-straight week that the BU lightweights faced Harvard and MIT, as all three schools competed in the Kencht Cup on April, 9th in West Windsor, N.J. All the crews racing this Saturday raced four times last Sunday after heat competition was postponed due to unrowable water.

NEXT

• The Terriers will have a week off before heading to Worcester, Mass. to defend their 2016 Eastern Sprints title on April 30^th..

 
SATURDAY'S RESULTS
1V
BU – 7:03.20
Harvard – 7:06.10
MIT – 7:16.40
 
2V
Harvard – 7:07.46
BU – 7:22.75
Harvard 3V – 7:30/36
MIT – 7:37.08
 
 
LINEUPS
Varsity Lightweight 8
Coxswain: Taylor Alix
8: Janice Hagerman
7: Makayla Karr-Warner
6: Gemma Junkinsmith
5: Leigh Shanor
4: Christina Fitzgerald
3: Kamila Vasquez
2: Sarah Maietta
1: Riona McCormick
 
Second Varsity Lightweight 8
Coxswain: Rishika Gupta
8: Mariah Ippolito
7: Michelle Seo
6: Sam Wapner
5: Peyton Lancaster
4: Megan St. Martin
3: Cait Parker
2: Gabby Hebden Pearl
1: Frances Hausmann