Beavers Fall to California in First Regatta of 2026

Saturday, March 7

Redwood Shores, Calif.

Oregon State

California

Photo by: Karl Maasdam/Oregon State Athletics

March 07, 2026 | Women's Rowing

By: Athletic Communications

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. – Oregon State women's rowing opened its 2026 spring campaign with a regatta in Redwood Shores, Calif., falling to California in each of its four head-to-head matchups.

Saturday's racing began with the varsity eight placing second, finishing the 2,000 meter course in 6:34.2, and continued when the 2V8 placed second to the Golden Bars with a 6:46.7. In the varsity four's first race of the season, California had a three-second edge, 7:16.7 to 7:19.7, as the 2V4 also finished second mere minutes later with a time of 7:42.6.

Beaver women's rowing returns to action March 28 in Lowell, Ore., hosting the 2026 Oregon State Invite, which will feature Gonzaga, Portland, Santa Clara and Seattle U.

Lineups and results:
1V8+: Taylor Denger (C), Charlotte Lightfoot, Giulia Clerici, Linda Weitmann, Tulla Angeley, Rhi Loughnan, Margo Calub, Zoe Eberle, Ashtyn Miller

2V8+: Grace Sansoterra (C), Reese Wyatt, Marta Orefice, Quincey Ludwig, Madison Ezzell, Mekenzie Schockelt, Indie Nichols, Isabella Mitchell, Ugne Šakickaite

1V4+: Maggie Waltz (C), Ariana Sutter, Madeliene Griebel, Eileen Fierke, Taylor Jones

2V4+: Katie McKenna (C), Sophia Capouleas, Vivian Strayer, Megan Lautner, Hanna McDaniel

1V8+ (10:40 a.m. / official)
1. California – 6:06.1
2. Oregon State – 6:34.2

2V8+ (10:50 a.m. / official)
1. California – 6:23.1
2. Oregon State – 6:46.7

2V8+ (11:00 a.m. / official)
1. California – 7:16.7
2. Oregon State – 7:19.7

2V4+ (11:10 a.m. / official)
1. California – 7:10.9
2. Oregon State – 7:42.6

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