PENNSAUKEN, N.J. – The Bryn Mawr College rowing team delivered a strong showing Friday at the annual Dad Vail Regatta, advancing both varsity 8+ crews to Saturday finals competition. The Owls earned spots in both the grand final and petite final after impressive performances throughout the day on the Cooper River.

Highlights:

• Bryn Mawr opened competition in the varsity 8+ time trials, where the 1V crew placed fifth overall with a time of 7:03.391. The 2V followed with a ninth-place finish in 7:43.315, securing semifinal berths for both boats.
• In the semifinals, the 1V turned in another standout performance, crossing the line in 7:22.100 to place second behind nationally ranked No. 15 Catholic University and clinch a place in Saturday's grand final.
• The 2V crew posted a time of 7:46.150 in the semifinals, finishing fourth and comfortably ahead of conference rival Franklin & Marshall College to earn a spot in the petite final.

Varsity 8+

• Coxswain: Margaret Levy
• Lillian Conroy
• Jessica Silver
• Claire Thomas
• Blanca Berger Sollod
• Olivia Herman
• Beatrice Barnett
• Winona Wardwell
• Eva Chapuran

2nd Varsity 8+

• Coxswain: Francesca Strockbine
• Caroline Cryer
• Marlena Sheldon
• Ava Barham
• Asal Mogharehdehkordy
• Jana Stemple
• Lucia Swaner
• Juliana Vair
• Riley Simpson

 
The Owls return to the water Saturday to close out the 2025-26 season in their final day of racing at the Dad Vail Regatta. Tune into gobrynmawr.com for live results and follow @bmcathletics to stay up to date with your favorite Bryn Mawr teams!