University of Massachusets Athletics
2021-2022 Rowing Roster
Koelsch, Mary
Mary Koelsch
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-0
- Hometown:
- Cherry Hill, N.J.
Bio
AS A JUNIOR IN 2020-21
Spring 2021: Raced the Varsity 8 to first place in the ‘B’ final at Overpeck Park (4/11) with a time of 6:51.3 in five seat … Part of the V8 crew that finished third (7:19.056) at the Charles River Basin (4/18) … Rowed seat seven and recorded a second-place time of 7:52.307 in the V8 at the Charles River Basin (5/1) … Finished in the V8 with a fourth-place time of 6:59.328 at the Atlantic 10 Championships (5/15).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2019-20
Fall 2019: Stroked the 16th-place Open 8+ (17:52) at the Head of the Riverfront Regatta (10/6) ... Also competed in the Open 4+ that took third (19:52.99) ... Rode six seat in the Collegiate 8+ C boat (25th; 16:23.9) at Head of the Housatonic (10/12).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018-19
Spring 2019: Took bronze (7:02.306) in the Second Varsity Eight at the Atlantic 10 Championships (5/18) ... Won the Petite Final (6:29.222) in the Varsity Eight at the Dad Vail Regatta (5/11), nipping conference rival Fordham in a race that came down to the wire ... At the Knecht Cup (4/14), raced the Varsity Eight to sixth (6:58.75) in the Petite Final ... Had a sixth place finish (7:02.62) in the Varsity Eight Petite Final at the Doc Hosea Regatta (3/30).
Fall 2018: Clocked in a time of 19:18.359 in the Club Fours at the Head of the Charles (10/20), finishing eighth ... Finished fourth in the Collegiate 2x A Final (7:53.42) at the Small Boat Challenge (10/7).
Koelsch on UMass: "I chose UMass because of the strong biology program, and beautiful campus. I chose UMass rowing because of the positive team dynamic, excellent coaches, and the focus on sculling as well as sweeping."
Before UMass: During her junior year, went to Youth Nationals in the 4x as stroke seat ... Was the only junior in a boat of seniors ... Competed in the 2x the Head of the Charles as a sophomore ... Was fifth at the 2016 Club Nationals in the U17 1x ... Clocked a 2K personal-best time of 7:44 in February 2017 and a 6K PR of 24:54 in November 2016.
Personal: Daughter of Tom and Jean Koelsch ... Has three siblings, Ian, Kevin and Maddy ... Was born in Philadelphia ... Intends to pursue Biology at UMass.
Spring 2021: Raced the Varsity 8 to first place in the ‘B’ final at Overpeck Park (4/11) with a time of 6:51.3 in five seat … Part of the V8 crew that finished third (7:19.056) at the Charles River Basin (4/18) … Rowed seat seven and recorded a second-place time of 7:52.307 in the V8 at the Charles River Basin (5/1) … Finished in the V8 with a fourth-place time of 6:59.328 at the Atlantic 10 Championships (5/15).
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2019-20
Fall 2019: Stroked the 16th-place Open 8+ (17:52) at the Head of the Riverfront Regatta (10/6) ... Also competed in the Open 4+ that took third (19:52.99) ... Rode six seat in the Collegiate 8+ C boat (25th; 16:23.9) at Head of the Housatonic (10/12).
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2018-19
Spring 2019: Took bronze (7:02.306) in the Second Varsity Eight at the Atlantic 10 Championships (5/18) ... Won the Petite Final (6:29.222) in the Varsity Eight at the Dad Vail Regatta (5/11), nipping conference rival Fordham in a race that came down to the wire ... At the Knecht Cup (4/14), raced the Varsity Eight to sixth (6:58.75) in the Petite Final ... Had a sixth place finish (7:02.62) in the Varsity Eight Petite Final at the Doc Hosea Regatta (3/30).
Fall 2018: Clocked in a time of 19:18.359 in the Club Fours at the Head of the Charles (10/20), finishing eighth ... Finished fourth in the Collegiate 2x A Final (7:53.42) at the Small Boat Challenge (10/7).
Koelsch on UMass: "I chose UMass because of the strong biology program, and beautiful campus. I chose UMass rowing because of the positive team dynamic, excellent coaches, and the focus on sculling as well as sweeping."
Before UMass: During her junior year, went to Youth Nationals in the 4x as stroke seat ... Was the only junior in a boat of seniors ... Competed in the 2x the Head of the Charles as a sophomore ... Was fifth at the 2016 Club Nationals in the U17 1x ... Clocked a 2K personal-best time of 7:44 in February 2017 and a 6K PR of 24:54 in November 2016.
Personal: Daughter of Tom and Jean Koelsch ... Has three siblings, Ian, Kevin and Maddy ... Was born in Philadelphia ... Intends to pursue Biology at UMass.
Row: Highlights vs. Boston University and Northeastern (04/18/21)
Monday, April 19
ROW: Get to Know Eric Carcich
Tuesday, September 10
Rowing Hadley Chase Highlights (10/13/18)
Saturday, October 13
Rowing Hosts Third Annual Alumnae Day and Boat Dedication
Sunday, April 29
