BOSTON – The Boston University lightweight rowing program opened the spring portion of its 2022-23 season with a dual race against Boston College, picking up three wins on Saturday (March 25) along the Charles River.
 
The Second Varsity Eight, coxed by Mayela Gaol and stroked by Savanna Jacovini, started strong in the first 500 meters and never looked back, finishing with open water in a time of 6:59.8.
 
The Eagles nabbed a victory in the V8 race. The Terrier crew, coxed by Rayna Kuthiala and stroked by Delaney Bernier, gained an early lead in the first 500m, but Boston College's strong push before the midway point allowed it to take over in the second half of the piece. BU clocked in at 6:47.0.
 
The Varsity 4, coxed by Heather Shinn and stroked by Jacovini, sported at least a three-seat lead by the Harvard Bridge, withstanding a final Eagles push near the finish line to win with a time of 7:57.7.
 
In the 3V/Novice 8 race, BU's crew, coxed by Mayberry Mark and stroked by Cady Messimer, built nearly a full length advantage in the first 500m, maintaining that edge through the entire course to place first in 7:22.1.
 
BU remains at home next Sunday (April 2), hosting Bates on the Charles River.
 
RESULTS
 
Varsity 8

1. Boston College – 6:42.6
2. BU – 6:47.0

 
2V8

1. BU – 6:59.8
2. Boston College – 7:05.6

 
V4

1. BU – 7:55.1
2. Boston College "A" – 7:57.7
3. Boston College "B" – x

 
3V/Novice 8

1. BU – 7:22.1
2. Boston College – 7:26.2

 
LINEUPS
 
Varsity 8
Bow – Lilly McSweeney
2 – Charlotte Duan
3 – Lulu Smith
4 – Zoey Goodness
5 – Ela Ersan
6 – Nina Palmer
7 – Maecy Rickman
Stroke – Delaney Bernier
Cox – Rayna Kuthiala
 
2V8
Bow – Alanna Hoffman
2 – Natalie Erb
3 – Caroline Burchette
4 – Cady Messimer
5 – Perrin Lafky
6 – Kieran Purandare
7 – Ava Gamble
Stroke – Savanna Jacovini
Cox – Mayela Gaol
 
V4
Bow – Perrin Lafky
2 – Natalie Erb
3 – Ava Gamble
Stroke – Savanna Jacovini
Cox – Heather Shinn
 
3V/Novice 8
Bow – Kylie Lough
2 – Madison Cooper
3 – Sarah Spanek
4 – Isabella Turolla
5 – Catherine Clark
6 – Zoe Meurer
7 – Caroline Burchette
Stroke – Cady Messimer
Cox – Mayberry Mark