University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta
Lightweight 4+ Places Second at IRA Championship
June 05, 2016 | Rowing
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. - University of Massachusetts rowing concluded its spring season collegiate competition with the Lightweight 4+ boat's silver medal finish at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association's (IRA) Championship Regatta at Mercer Lake early Sunday morning.
One of six participating teams that earned a spot in the Grand Final following Saturday's heat and repechage racing, Massachusetts secured second place with a time of 7:42.660. Kelsey Anderson (coxswain), Krysten Menks (stroke), Sam Wonderlin, Hallie Dunlap and Allanah Rubi-Mooney (bow) comprised the five-woman crew.
Wisconsin took first in 7:38.650 while Stanford earned third in 7:44.380. Radcliffe, Boston University and Tulsa also participated in the Lightweight 4+ Grand Final.
The Minutewomen wrap up spring competition with an upcoming international tour as the team will travel to England for the 2016 Royal Henley Regatta. For continued coverage of UMass rowing follow the team on Twitter (@UMassRowing) and Instagram (@umass_rowing).
UMass Rowing At The IRA Championship Regatta
Lightweight 4+ Grand Final: Second - 7:42.660
