USC Rowing Advances Three Boats to Grand Finals at Big Ten Championships

USC's 2V8+ boat races in Big Ten Championships heats in Indianapolis

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USC Rowing Advances Three Boats to Grand Finals at Big Ten Championships

May 17, 2025 | Women's Rowing

B1G CHAMPIONSHIPS CENTRAL LIVE RESULTS SUNDAY LIVE STREAM (FINALS)

The Trojans qualified the 2V8+, 2V4+ and 3V4+ boats to Sunday’s grand finals.

INDIANAPOLIS — The USC women's rowing team wrapped up the first day of racing at its first appearance at the Big Ten Championships with three boats earning spots in Sunday's grand finals. All six USC boats will return to the water for tomorrow's races. USC's 2V8+, 2V4+ and 3V4+ will hit the water for the grand finals, while the 1V8+, 1V4+ and 3V8+ will compete in the petite finals at the Indianapolis Rowing Center.

Full results and lineups from today's racing are below. Here's how each Trojan boat performed:

1V8+
The Trojans faced stiff competition in their heat as two boats took an early lead. USC battled for third position, crossing the halfway mark at 3:13.47. Despite rowing in the challenging outside lane, the crew maintained a steady pace throughout. In a tight contest with Minnesota down the stretch, USC crossed the finish line at 6:46.127 to advance to tomorrow's petite final.
USC First Varsity Eight — Coxswain: Mia Kirkorsky, Stroke: Viktoryia Vasilyeva, 7: Gerli Endrekson, 6: Annabel Aron, 5: Francesca Garijo, 4: Olivia Aceves, 3: Chloe Amling, 2: Alex DeLisle, Bow: Louise Gyssels

2V8+
USC's 2V8+ delivered one of the day's most exciting performances, staying close to Ohio State while fighting for the third final qualifying spot. As the race entered the final 500m, the Trojans found another gear, overtaking their competition and earning the last qualification spot with a time of 6:48.545, edging out the fourth-place boat by less than a second for a grand final ticket.
USC Second Varsity Eight — Coxswain: Bella Pedone, Stroke: Chiara Meakin, 7: Raquel Rodriguez, 6: Solange Barbier, 5: Bella Korellis, 4: Regan Mary Cronin, 3: Bella Lysaker, 2: Julia Karten, Bow: Halee McMahan

1V4+
Engaged in an ongoing battle with Minnesota's crew throughout the heat, USC finished fourth with a time of 7:31.009. The Trojans crossed the line almost 20 seconds ahead of the fifth-place boat, taking a spot in Sunday's petite final.
USC Varsity Four — Coxswain: Ellen Ariathurai, Stroke: Gracie Regan, 3: Maeve Clifford, 2: Olivia Wilson, Bow: Abbie Diemer

2V4+
The Trojans in the 2V4+ displayed consistency, passing the 500m mark at 1:52.85. Before reaching the halfway point, USC created separation from the fourth and fifth position boats and continued to widen this advantage throughout the race. With calm and composed rowing, the Trojans solidified their third-place finish with a time of 7:38.171, qualifying for Sunday's grand final.
USC Second Varsity Four — Coxswain: Sage Saperstein, Stroke: Chloe Sorensen, 3: Shayna McCarthy, 2: Zoe Muhlner, Bow: Kiki George

3V4+
The 3V4+ crew showed steady determination in a three-boat battle for position. After trailing at the 1000m mark, the Trojans mounted an impressive comeback, overtaking Minnesota's boat to move into the third position. Coxswain Roxy Andras guided the crew through the closing stages, as the boat shifted into a higher gear to secure third place with a time of 7:56.018, earning a spot in Sunday's grand final.
USC Third Varsity Four — Coxswain: Roxy Andras, Stroke: Grace Eamer, 3: Rhese Abrams, 2: Lauren Donnelley, Bow: Belle Bordier

3V8+
Despite challenging water conditions with some chop on the course, USC's 3V8+ crew maintained a steady rhythm throughout their heat. The Trojans finished fourth overall with a time of 7:23.854 and will compete in Sunday's petite final.
USC Third Varsity Eight — Coxswain: Annie Clark, Stroke: Lucy Schofield, 7: Olivia Kelly, 6: Mimi Twomey, 5: Grace Peacock, 4: Brecken Cullinan, 3: Lia Kragh, 2: Raquel Bell, Bow: Rachel McCafferty

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS | Indianapolis Rowing Center

SATURDAY HEAT RESULTS - May 17

1V8+ Heat 2
1. Rutgers 6:25.764
2. Michigan 6:30.170
3. Michigan State 6:35.551
4. Minnesota 6:42.910
5. USC 6:46.127
USC First Varsity Eight — Coxswain: Mia Kirkorsky, Stroke: Viktoryia Vasilyeva, 7: Gerli Endrekson, 6: Annabel Aron, 5: Francesca Garijo, 4: Olivia Aceves, 3: Chloe Amling, 2: Alex DeLisle, Bow: Louise Gyssels

2V8+ Heat 2
1. Rutgers 6:35.159
2. Michigan 6:39.845
3. USC 6:48.545
4. Ohio State 6:49.175
5. Iowa 7:06.306
USC Second Varsity Eight — Coxswain: Bella Pedone, Stroke: Chiara Meakin, 7: Raquel Rodriguez, 6: Solange Barbier, 5: Bella Korellis, 4: Regan Mary Cronin, 3: Bella Lysaker, 2: Julia Karten, Bow: Halee McMahan

1V4+ Heat 1
1. Washington 7:20.474
2. Ohio State 7:27.241
3. Minnesota 7:29.691
4. USC 7:31.009
5. Michigan State 7:50.462
6. Wisconsin 7:51.623
USC Varsity Four — Coxswain: Ellen Ariathurai, Stroke: Gracie Regan, 3: Maeve Clifford, 2: Olivia Wilson, Bow: Abbie Diemer

2V4+ Heat 2
1. Rutgers 7:28.995
2. Michigan 7:31.910
3. USC 7:38.171
4. Indiana 8:03.004
5. Wisconsin 8:23.992
USC Second Varsity Four — Coxswain: Sage Saperstein, Stroke: Chloe Sorensen, 3: Shayna McCarthy, 2: Zoe Muhlner, Bow: Kiki George

3V4+ Heat 1
1. Washington 7:31.611
2. Ohio State 7:41.812
3. USC 7:56.018
4. Minnesota 7:59.144
5. Wisconsin 8:02.235
USC Third Varsity Four — Coxswain: Roxy Andras, Stroke: Grace Eamer, 3: Rhese Abrams, 2: Lauren Donnelley, Bow: Belle Bordier

3V8+ Heat 1
1. Washington 7:01.592
2. Michigan 7:09.896
3. Michigan State 7:19.789
4. USC 7:23.854
5. Wisconsin 7:26.278
6. Indiana 7:42.987
USC Third Varsity Eight — Coxswain: Annie Clark, Stroke: Lucy Schofield, 7: Olivia Kelly, 6: Mimi Twomey, 5: Grace Peacock, 4: Brecken Cullinan, 3: Lia Kragh, 2: Raquel Bell, Bow: Rachel McCafferty

FINALS: Sunday, May 18 [schedule subject to change]
3V8+
9:26 a.m. ET / 6:26 a.m. PT
Petite — Lane 1: Indiana | Lane 2: Iowa | Lane 3: USC | Lane 4: UCLA | Lane 5: Wisconsin

3V4+
10:02 a.m. ET / 7:02 a.m. PT
Final — Lane 1: USC | Lane 2: Michigan | Lane 3: Washington | Lane 4: Rutgers | Lane 5: Ohio State | Lane 6: Indiana

2V4+
10:26 a.m. ET / 7:26 a.m. PT
Final — Lane 1: Minnesota | Lane 2: Michigan | Lane 3: Washington | Lane 4: Rutgers | Lane 5: Ohio State | Lane 6: USC

1V4+
10:38 a.m. ET / 7:38 a.m. PT
Petite — Lane 1: Wisconsin | Lane 2: Iowa | Lane 3: USC | Lane 4: UCLA | Lane 5: Michigan State

2V8+
11:14 a.m. ET / 8:14 a.m. PT
Final — Lane 1: Indiana | Lane 2: Michigan | Lane 3: Washington| Lane 4: Rutgers | Lane 5: Minnesota | Lane 6: USC

1V8+
11:26 a.m. ET / 8:26 a.m. PT
Petite — Lane 1: UCLA | Lane 2: USC | Lane 3: Wisconsin | Lane 4: Minnesota | Lane 5: Iowa