University of Massachusets Athletics
Rowing Starts Fall Season at Head of the Oklahoma
October 03, 2014 | Rowing
2014 Head of the Oklahoma Race Results
AMHERST, Mass. - The University of Massachusetts Rowing Team will kick off their Fall 2014 season as they compete in the Head of the Oklahoma this weekend. Preliminary heats will take place on Saturday while the finals will take place on Sunday.
This weekend's races will be the third straight year that UMass has rowed in the event, and the squad looks to build upon its success last year, in which the pair of Emily Mann and Taryn Wilson took home gold medals in the Women's Open Lightweight 2x, as they finished almost 17 seconds ahead of the second place boat from Tulsa. Additionally, the team of Mann, Wilson, Claudia Caballero Larco and Lauren St. Pierre won the Women's Open 4x, finishing in a time of 15:28.16, 22 seconds ahead of the next boat. Finally, the accolades for UMass at last year's event were finished with Caballero Larco and St. Pierre earning silver medal in the Women's Open 2x with a time of 17:22.10
This weekends Head of the Oklahoma marks the first race that the Minutewomen have participated in since placing 21st at the NCAA Championships this past May, a feat they had not achieved since their last appearance in 1998. Last spring also saw the Minutewomen achieve victory, winning the Atlantic 10 Championships with a score of 52 points and barely beat the two-time defensing A10 Champion Rhode Island, who had finished in second place with 50 points. It was the 14th Atlantic 10 Championship for UMass in the programs history.
UMass will be sending four to compete in the Head of the Oklahoma. They include sophomore Emily Mann, who was victorious in the same race last year, as well juniors Krysten Menks and Sam Kolovson. They are joined by freshman Carly Zanatta, who will be making her collegiate debut this weekend.
Projected Lineups: Head of the Oklahoma
Saturday, Oct. 4: Women's Open 1x - 11:00 a.m.
Bow 103: Krysten Menks
Bow 104: Sam Kolovson
Saturday, Oct. 4: Women's Open Lightweight 1x - 11:00 a.m.
Bow 123: Carly Zanatta
Bow 124: Emily Mann
Saturday, Oct. 4: Men's Masters 1x E-J - 2:35 p.m.
Bow 372: Jim Dietz
Saturday, Oct. 4: Women's Open 2x - 3:15 p.m.
Bow 448: Sam Kolovson & Krysten Menks
Saturday, Oct. 4: Women's Open Lightweight 2x - 3:15 p.m.
Bow 461: Emily Mann & Carly Zanatta
Saturday, Oct. 4: Women's Open 1x 500m - 7:10 p.m.
Entry A: Sam Kolovson
Entry B: Krysten Menks
Saturday, Oct. 4: Women's Open 2x 500m - 9:00 p.m.
Entry A: Sam Kolovson & Krysten Menks
Entry B: Emily Mann & Carly Zanatta
Sunday, Oct. 5: Women's Collegiate 1x - 8:45 a.m.
Bow 652: Krysten Menks
Bow 653: Sam Kolovson
Bow 654: Carly Zanatta
Bow 655: Emily Mann
Sunday, Oct. 5: Women's Open 4x - 11:55 a.m.
Bow 904: Carly Zanatta, Krysten Menks, Sam Kolovson & Emily Mann
Checking the Forecast
The forecast for the weekend's events appear to be mildly warm, with temperatures expected to reach a high of 74 degrees on Saturday while Sunday is expected to be warmer, with temperatures reaching a high of 82. There is no rain in the forecast for either day, and winds will not exceed 10 miles per hour.
The 2014-15 Minutewomen
The Minutewomen roster consists of four seniors, 12 juniors, 19 sophomores, and eight freshmen. They return 34 members from the 2013-2014 roster. They are coached by Jim Dietz, who is in his 21st season at the helm of the program.
Looking Ahead
After this weekends events, UMass will return to New England to compete in the Head of the Housatonic in nearby Derby Connecticut next Saturday, October 11. The event is hosted by the New Haven Rowing Club and is expected to feature 21 collegiate rowing teams.
On Sunday, Oct. 12, UMass will return home to host the Seven Sisters Sculling Race, their only home event of the Fall 2014 season.
