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Murphy Cup
April 17, 1999 - Schuylkill River

 

Delaware Rowers Place Second in Three Events at Murphy Cup

 

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The University of Delaware women's rowing team picked up three second place finishes at the Murphy Cup Tournament on the Schuylkill River Saturday afternoon.

The Novice Heavyweight Four team of Jordan Chon, Jessica Ayers,Kristin Biermann, Melanie Mecca, and Geri Sieracki rowed to a time of 8:20.7 to place second behind winner Stockton State (8:08.9). LaSalle was third followed by Bryn Mawr and George Mason.

The Novice Heavyweight Eight team of Michelle Peto, Ashleigh Rankin, Becky Knieriem, Frances O'Brien, Marnie Merriam, Emily Drury, Heather Bieler, Cathy Visintainer, and Allison Pyne rowed to a time of 7:16.9 to place second behind winner Villanova (7:11.5). William & Mary was thrid followed by LaSalle and Bryn Mawr.

The Varsity Lightweight Four team of Nicole Palmer, Laurie Patria, Erica Chisholm, Whitney McCormick, and Lisa Trivisone rowed to a time of 8:36.7 to finish second behind Miami of Ohio (8:22.3). George Mason was third.

The Blue Hens did not advance to the finals in the Varsity Heavyweight Eights and in the Novice Lightweight Eights.

The Hens will host William & Mary next Saturday.

 

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