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Middleton, WI
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Photo by: David Kaplan
'U' Heads to Wisconsin for Saturday Rowing Scrimmage
10/31/2025 1:30:00 PM | Rowing
Fall tune-up for Gophers
MINNEAPOLIS – The Golden Gophers rowing team heads across the border for a fall scrimmage with Wisconsin Saturday. The action is set to begin at 11:15 a.m. from Marshall Park.
Due to anticipated high winds in the area Saturday morning and afternoon, the race course has been moved to Marshall Park along the western edge of Lake Mendota, just six miles from the Madison campus.
The scrimmage will feature two levels of competition, beginning with the Varsity races followed by the Novice boats. The crews will first compete in a 4,000-meter head race against the clock before shifting to three 1,000-meter side-by-side sprints, giving crews a chance to go head-to-head.
Minnesota's Lineup (subject to change)
1V8 - Radhika Ajmera (cox), Martyna Rzeznik, Manon Field, Paige Keller, Kimberly Klassen, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham
2V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Alexa Fauson, Jaden Deutscher, Danna Strohsack, Josefine Freltoft, Abby Schroeder, Chloe Petersen, Nuala Macfarlane
3V8 - Shelby Kaplan/Annika Maiorino (cox), Nathalie Müller, Kylie Mong, Nena Papaterpou, Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Kayla Pearce, Peyton Miller, Emily Franke, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton
4V8 - Devon Torgerson/Tammy Nguyen (cox), Julia Channell, Emma Herstad, Madison Corn, Sydney Leston, Sara Pfeiffer, Elsie Belina, Erika Schick, McCall Motz
1N8 - Katherine Bixby (cox), Victoria Knoll, Lexi Storey, Peyton Wry, Audrey Zimmerman, Addie Botts, Sienna Hubbard, Mary Jane DeWeerdt, Courtney Hislop
2N8 - Melina Cha (cox), Amelia Grunig, Tori Gromacki, Anya Wolfe, Rachel Franchino, Aili Lund, Megan Hansen, Julia Neuenschwander, Maud Grobben
From Coach Strodel's Desk
"We're looking forward to getting off campus and lining up against the Badgers," Minnesota head coach Alicea Strodel said. "The team has been putting in great work this fall, and this scrimmage is a good annual benchmark for us to evaluate where we go from here."
Last Time on the Water
The Gophers kicked off their fall season Oct. 4 with a strong showing on home waters during the 45th Annual Head of the Mississippi Regatta, earning multiple event victories and showcasing impressive depth across all boats. The Maroon and Gold swept the top four spots in the Women's Collegiate 4+ with the first three finishers all covering the nearly three-mile course along the Mississippi River in under 18 minutes. Minnesota's freshmen impressed during their collegiate debut, placing second and third in the Women's Collegiate Freshman 8+ to round out a successful opening weekend.
Returning B1G Honorees
A season ago, Manon Field was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, while Josefine Freltoft landed on the All-Big Ten Second Team and both award winners have returned to campus for the Maroon and Gold in 2025-26. Sophia Pirigyi earned the B1G Sportsmanship Award during the final ceremony at Eagle Creek Park at the B1G Championship and now begins her junior campaign at Minnesota.
Collecting a B1G Weekly Honor
For their efforts at last spring's Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel, the Gophers' First Varsity Four crew of Annika Maiorino (cox), Jaden Deutscher, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi, and Emily Franke was recognized by the Big Ten Conference on April 15 as a B1G Boat of the Week. Minnesota turned in a commanding performance in Kansas City, Kan., delivering back-to-back statement wins. The boat opened the regatta Friday night with a resounding 29-second victory over San Diego and followed up Saturday morning with an even more decisive performance, cruising to a 34-second win over host Kansas.
Gophers' Captains Named for 2025-26
The Gophers announced their three captains for the 2025-26 season, including a returning leader and two new captains. Senior Manon Field (Hudson, Wis.) is back for her second year in the leadership group and is joined this year by junior Josefine Freltoft (Copenhagen, Denmark) and senior Nuala Macfarlane. The three veterans on the Minnesota roster will be critical to guide the program for the season.
Due to anticipated high winds in the area Saturday morning and afternoon, the race course has been moved to Marshall Park along the western edge of Lake Mendota, just six miles from the Madison campus.
The scrimmage will feature two levels of competition, beginning with the Varsity races followed by the Novice boats. The crews will first compete in a 4,000-meter head race against the clock before shifting to three 1,000-meter side-by-side sprints, giving crews a chance to go head-to-head.
Minnesota's Lineup (subject to change)
1V8 - Radhika Ajmera (cox), Martyna Rzeznik, Manon Field, Paige Keller, Kimberly Klassen, Lexi Schimnowski, Alexa Mueller, Emilie Rish, Madeline Fincham
2V8 - Ashley Ohlemacher (cox), Sophia Pirigyi, Alexa Fauson, Jaden Deutscher, Danna Strohsack, Josefine Freltoft, Abby Schroeder, Chloe Petersen, Nuala Macfarlane
3V8 - Shelby Kaplan/Annika Maiorino (cox), Nathalie Müller, Kylie Mong, Nena Papaterpou, Ellison Northrop-Kiel, Kayla Pearce, Peyton Miller, Emily Franke, Eleni Charalampidou-Layton
4V8 - Devon Torgerson/Tammy Nguyen (cox), Julia Channell, Emma Herstad, Madison Corn, Sydney Leston, Sara Pfeiffer, Elsie Belina, Erika Schick, McCall Motz
1N8 - Katherine Bixby (cox), Victoria Knoll, Lexi Storey, Peyton Wry, Audrey Zimmerman, Addie Botts, Sienna Hubbard, Mary Jane DeWeerdt, Courtney Hislop
2N8 - Melina Cha (cox), Amelia Grunig, Tori Gromacki, Anya Wolfe, Rachel Franchino, Aili Lund, Megan Hansen, Julia Neuenschwander, Maud Grobben
From Coach Strodel's Desk
"We're looking forward to getting off campus and lining up against the Badgers," Minnesota head coach Alicea Strodel said. "The team has been putting in great work this fall, and this scrimmage is a good annual benchmark for us to evaluate where we go from here."
Last Time on the Water
The Gophers kicked off their fall season Oct. 4 with a strong showing on home waters during the 45th Annual Head of the Mississippi Regatta, earning multiple event victories and showcasing impressive depth across all boats. The Maroon and Gold swept the top four spots in the Women's Collegiate 4+ with the first three finishers all covering the nearly three-mile course along the Mississippi River in under 18 minutes. Minnesota's freshmen impressed during their collegiate debut, placing second and third in the Women's Collegiate Freshman 8+ to round out a successful opening weekend.
Returning B1G Honorees
A season ago, Manon Field was named to the All-Big Ten First Team, while Josefine Freltoft landed on the All-Big Ten Second Team and both award winners have returned to campus for the Maroon and Gold in 2025-26. Sophia Pirigyi earned the B1G Sportsmanship Award during the final ceremony at Eagle Creek Park at the B1G Championship and now begins her junior campaign at Minnesota.
Collecting a B1G Weekly Honor
For their efforts at last spring's Big 12/Big Ten Double Duel, the Gophers' First Varsity Four crew of Annika Maiorino (cox), Jaden Deutscher, Nuala Macfarlane, Sophia Pirigyi, and Emily Franke was recognized by the Big Ten Conference on April 15 as a B1G Boat of the Week. Minnesota turned in a commanding performance in Kansas City, Kan., delivering back-to-back statement wins. The boat opened the regatta Friday night with a resounding 29-second victory over San Diego and followed up Saturday morning with an even more decisive performance, cruising to a 34-second win over host Kansas.
Gophers' Captains Named for 2025-26
The Gophers announced their three captains for the 2025-26 season, including a returning leader and two new captains. Senior Manon Field (Hudson, Wis.) is back for her second year in the leadership group and is joined this year by junior Josefine Freltoft (Copenhagen, Denmark) and senior Nuala Macfarlane. The three veterans on the Minnesota roster will be critical to guide the program for the season.
Head of the Mississippi Hype
Wednesday, October 08
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19