CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Radcliffe women's lightweight rowing competed for the Beanpot and Muri Cup over the weekend on the Charles River against Boston University and MIT. The Beanpot was up for grabs between all three teams while the Muri Cup was contested between Radcliffe and MIT.
The Black and White came away with the Muri Cup after defeating MIT in the Varsity 8+ and had another impressive race in the 2x over both Boston University boats, sprinting to an 18-second victory with a time of 8:18.8. Sophie Campbell and Sisira Holbrook teamed up in the pair's boat to secure the commanding win.
In the Varsity 8+ Sylvie Spitz, Mackenzie Smith, Ava Sack, Elsa Andres, Calliste Skouras, Charlotte Paley, Alexa Jacques, Ryan Swardstrom, and Kristine Schwartz won the Muri Cup by 13 seconds with a time of 7:18.2.
The V4 boat finished in second place to Boston University A with a time of 8:25.8, defeating Boston University B and MIT.
Full Results
1V
Boston University: 7:06.8.
Radcliffe: 7:18.2
MIT: 7:31.9
2X
Radcliffe: 8:18.8.
Boston University B: 8:36.9
Boston University A: 8:42.8
V4
Boston University: 8:07.5
Radcliffe: 8:25.8
Boston University B: 8:43.0
MIT: 8:51.3
Lineups
8+
Cox: Sylvie Spitz
Stroke: Mackenzie Smith
7: Ava Sack
6: Elsa Andrews
5: Calliste Skouras
4: Charlotte Paley
3: Alexa Jacques
2: Ryan Swardstrom
bow: Kristine Schwartz
2x
Stroke: Sophie Campbell
Bow: Sisira Holbrook
4+
Cox: Katie Rotenberg
Stroke: Meimei Weston
3: Maddie Brody
2: Elle Krywosa
bow: Ryan Swardstrom