University of Massachusets Athletics
2020-21 Rowing Roster
Nailah Pierce
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-9
- High School:
- Groton School
- Hometown:
- Beverly, Mass.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2020-21
Spring 2021: Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team … Raced the Varsity 8 to first place in the ‘B’ final at Overpeck Park (4/11) with a time of 6:51.3 … Part of the V8 crew that finished third (7:19.056) at the Charles River Basin (4/18) … Clocked a second-place time of 7:52.307 in the V8 at the Charles River Basin (5/1) in five seat … 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: Bow seat in the second-place Open 8+ (16:18.32) at the Head of the Riverfront Regatta (10/6) ... Also rowed alongside Riley Anderson in the Open 2x to a second place finish (19:57.56) ... Moved to six seat for Head of the Housatonic (10/12), helping the Collegiate 8+ B to 14th place (15:32.1) ... Also competed in the Collegiate 4+ that day as part of the B crew that took second (17:14.1) ... Closed out the Fall season at the 55th Head of the Charles (10/19), riding six seat in the Club 8+ (6th; 17:10.635).
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) ... Narrowly missed medals in the Second Varsity Eight, finishing fourth (6:39.992) in the Grand Final at the Dad Vail Regatta (5/11) ... At the Knecht Cup (4/14), reached the 2V8 Grand Final and clocked in fourth (7:06.17) ... Had a fourth place finish (7:04.91) in the 2V8 Petite Final at the Doc Hosea Regatta (3/30) ... Tabbed sixth (6:56.35) in the V8 Petite Final at the Cooper Sprints (3/24).
Fall 2018: Clocked in a time of 19:18.359 in the Club Fours at the Head of the Charles (10/20), finishing eighth ... Rowed to a sixth place finish (8:20.68) in the Collegiate 2x B Final at the Small Boat Challenge (10/7).
Pierce on UMass: "I chose UMass because I am a big believer in trusting your gut. There were the obvious factors for choosing UMass, of course, such as the vast array of academic opportunities, the large company that has an amazing culture by virtue of a diverse student body, and the incredible dining halls. However, these are components that most academic institutions can promise for a collegiate experience. When it came down to it, I really gravitated towards UMass because of the intrinsic sentiment of feeling settled and comfortable. Everyone was extremely welcoming, and I laughed easily amongst people who could have treated me as a stranger. Everyone I met was incredibly kind. That unsolicited hospitality coupled with the competitive but supportive environment made me want to jump right into the UMass experience."
Before UMass: Competed with CRI and was guided by Skye Eliot ... Captained her team ... Turned in a 10th place effort in the Women's Youth Coxed Quad at the Head of the Charles ... Intends to study sociology and psychology.
Personal: Daughter of Julie Onos ... Has one sibling, Nandi ... Enjoys writing in her spare time ... Was born in New Haven, Connecticut ... Interested in psychology and sociology as academic majors.
Spring 2021: Atlantic 10 All-Academic Team … Raced the Varsity 8 to first place in the ‘B’ final at Overpeck Park (4/11) with a time of 6:51.3 … Part of the V8 crew that finished third (7:19.056) at the Charles River Basin (4/18) … Clocked a second-place time of 7:52.307 in the V8 at the Charles River Basin (5/1) in five seat … 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: Bow seat in the second-place Open 8+ (16:18.32) at the Head of the Riverfront Regatta (10/6) ... Also rowed alongside Riley Anderson in the Open 2x to a second place finish (19:57.56) ... Moved to six seat for Head of the Housatonic (10/12), helping the Collegiate 8+ B to 14th place (15:32.1) ... Also competed in the Collegiate 4+ that day as part of the B crew that took second (17:14.1) ... Closed out the Fall season at the 55th Head of the Charles (10/19), riding six seat in the Club 8+ (6th; 17:10.635).
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) ... Narrowly missed medals in the Second Varsity Eight, finishing fourth (6:39.992) in the Grand Final at the Dad Vail Regatta (5/11) ... At the Knecht Cup (4/14), reached the 2V8 Grand Final and clocked in fourth (7:06.17) ... Had a fourth place finish (7:04.91) in the 2V8 Petite Final at the Doc Hosea Regatta (3/30) ... Tabbed sixth (6:56.35) in the V8 Petite Final at the Cooper Sprints (3/24).
Fall 2018: Clocked in a time of 19:18.359 in the Club Fours at the Head of the Charles (10/20), finishing eighth ... Rowed to a sixth place finish (8:20.68) in the Collegiate 2x B Final at the Small Boat Challenge (10/7).
Pierce on UMass: "I chose UMass because I am a big believer in trusting your gut. There were the obvious factors for choosing UMass, of course, such as the vast array of academic opportunities, the large company that has an amazing culture by virtue of a diverse student body, and the incredible dining halls. However, these are components that most academic institutions can promise for a collegiate experience. When it came down to it, I really gravitated towards UMass because of the intrinsic sentiment of feeling settled and comfortable. Everyone was extremely welcoming, and I laughed easily amongst people who could have treated me as a stranger. Everyone I met was incredibly kind. That unsolicited hospitality coupled with the competitive but supportive environment made me want to jump right into the UMass experience."
Before UMass: Competed with CRI and was guided by Skye Eliot ... Captained her team ... Turned in a 10th place effort in the Women's Youth Coxed Quad at the Head of the Charles ... Intends to study sociology and psychology.
Personal: Daughter of Julie Onos ... Has one sibling, Nandi ... Enjoys writing in her spare time ... Was born in New Haven, Connecticut ... Interested in psychology and sociology as academic majors.
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
