Princeton University Athletics
Saturday, May 30
Sacramento, Calif.
11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT
Princeton University
vs
IRA National Championships
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Women's Lightweight Rowing Sends All Three Boats To Grand Finals at IRA National Championships
May 30, 2026 | Women's Rowing - Lightweight
GOLD RIVER, Calif. – The Princeton University women's lightweight rowing team advanced all three of its boat to Grand Finals Saturday at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) National Championship Regatta. The 8+, 4+ and 2x each earned a spot in their respective A finals.
"Our team raced with composure today and accomplished what we set out to do," said Assistant Coach Katherine McFetridge. "We're looking forward to competing in the finals tomorrow and excited to see what we can accomplish together!"
The 8+ (6:44.360) will look to defend their national title in tomorrow's Grand final after defeating Boston University (6:50.580), MIT (7:02.220), Sacred Heart (7:22.170).
May 31 Schedule
11:08 a.m. ET / 8:08 a.m. PT – 2x Grand Final
11:32 p.m. ET / 8:32 p.m. PT – 4+ Grand Final
1:38 p.m. ET / 10:38 p.m. PT – 8+ Grand Final
Lineups
8+
Cox Eleanor Villacorta
8 Cate Barry
7 Amelie McComb
6 Lina Schwartz
5 Kalista Whildin
4 Mimi French
3 Maeve Sisk
2 Emma Mirrer
1 Lillian Auth
4+
Cox Rachel Bejo
4 Kelly Clarke
3 Hannah Hoselbarth
2 Tory Dana
1 Catherine Spence
2x
2 Carolina Proctor
1 Annika Bartucz
"Our team raced with composure today and accomplished what we set out to do," said Assistant Coach Katherine McFetridge. "We're looking forward to competing in the finals tomorrow and excited to see what we can accomplish together!"
The 8+ (6:44.360) will look to defend their national title in tomorrow's Grand final after defeating Boston University (6:50.580), MIT (7:02.220), Sacred Heart (7:22.170).
In the 4+, Princeton (7:34.010) earned a first-place finish. The Tigers got past Wisconsin (7:40.210), MIT (7:45.300) and Sacred Heart (8:01.690).A first-place finish and a spot in the Grand Final!
— Tiger Light Women (@tigerwlights) May 30, 2026
The 8+ comes in first in its heat as all three boats advance to the A final.
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The 2x (7:57.130) came in second behind Boston University (7:49.710) and ahead of MIT (8:02.180) and Gordon (8:04.610).2-for-2 Grand Final appearances!
— Tiger Light Women (@tigerwlights) May 30, 2026
The 4+ finishes first in its heat and moves on to tomorrow's A final.
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First boat to a Grand Final!
— Tiger Light Women (@tigerwlights) May 30, 2026
The 2x advances to the A Final after coming in second!
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May 31 Schedule
11:08 a.m. ET / 8:08 a.m. PT – 2x Grand Final
11:32 p.m. ET / 8:32 p.m. PT – 4+ Grand Final
1:38 p.m. ET / 10:38 p.m. PT – 8+ Grand Final
Lineups
8+
Cox Eleanor Villacorta
8 Cate Barry
7 Amelie McComb
6 Lina Schwartz
5 Kalista Whildin
4 Mimi French
3 Maeve Sisk
2 Emma Mirrer
1 Lillian Auth
4+
Cox Rachel Bejo
4 Kelly Clarke
3 Hannah Hoselbarth
2 Tory Dana
1 Catherine Spence
2x
2 Carolina Proctor
1 Annika Bartucz
Players Mentioned
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
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/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
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/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
/ Women's Rowing - Lightweight
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