Oregon State Women’s Rowing Opens Spring Season with Challenges
Oregon State’s women’s rowing team started their 2026 spring season on a tough note. Competing in Redwood Shores, California, they faced off against California and were unable to secure a win in any of the four matchups.
In the varsity eight event, Oregon State finished second with a time of 6:34.2, while the second varsity eight also came in second at 6:46.7. The varsity four race was similarly competitive. California won by just three seconds, with a time of 7:16.7 to Oregon State’s 7:19.7. The second varsity four took another second-place finish with a time of 7:42.6.
Looking ahead, the Beavers will return to the water on March 28 in Lowell, Oregon, hosting the Oregon State Invite. They will race against Gonzaga, Portland, Santa Clara, and Seattle U.
This year marks an exciting moment for student-athletes. According to a recent NCAA report, over 60% of student-athletes now receive some form of athletic scholarship, promoting access to higher education through sports. This ensures more young women can pursue their academic and athletic passions simultaneously.
As the season progresses, fans are eager to see how the Beavers will adapt and improve. Social media buzz indicates a strong community of support, showcasing enthusiasm online with hashtags like #GoBeavs.
With a focus on development and teamwork, the team is determined to turn their early setbacks into motivation for future races.
Here are the lineups for the recent races:
Varsity Eight (1V8+)
- Taylor Denger (C)
- Charlotte Lightfoot
- Giulia Clerici
- Linda Weitmann
- Tulla Angeley
- Rhi Loughnan
- Margo Calub
- Zoe Eberle
- Ashtyn Miller
Second Varsity Eight (2V8+)
- Grace Sansoterra (C)
- Reese Wyatt
- Marta Orefice
- Quincey Ludwig
- Madison Ezzell
- Mekenzie Schockelt
- Indie Nichols
- Isabella Mitchell
- Ugne Šakickaite
Varsity Four (1V4+)
- Maggie Waltz (C)
- Ariana Sutter
- Madeliene Griebel
- Eileen Fierke
- Taylor Jones
Second Varsity Four (2V4+)
- Katie McKenna (C)
- Sophia Capouleas
- Vivian Strayer
- Megan Lautner
- Hanna McDaniel
The Beavers’ mission is to build excellent, visionary student-athletes. As they continue to train and compete, it will be interesting to see how they evolve throughout the season.
