University of North Carolina Athletics
Friday, April 24
Raleigh, N.C.
North Carolina
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Lake Wheeler Invitational
Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati
Rowing Hits The Water For Annual Lake Wheeler Invitational
April 23, 2026 | Women's Rowing
RALEIGH, N.C. – Back in action on the water, North Carolina rowing makes the short drive to Raleigh for the annual Lake Wheeler Invitational co-hosted by the Tar Heels with Duke this Friday through Saturday. Overall, 20 programs descend upon the Triangle for a weekend of competitive races.
The 20-team field is composed of eight Atlantic Coast Conference teams and includes six CRCA ranked teams as well as the No. 22 Tar Heels.
With three sessions split over two days, Friday morning action kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the afternoon session at 2:15 p.m. ET. Saturday's racing starts at 9:00 a.m. ET from Lake Wheeler.
All races from Lake Wheeler will be streamed on ACC Network Extra, with results available via Regatta Timing.
For fans interested in attending this weekend's races, all information can be found below.
Friday April 24, 2026
• Beverage service will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Location: Viewing area (deck)
• Beer, wine, cold coffee and sports drinks will be available.
• Tombachi food truck and Smokin' Good BBQ will be available from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Saturday April 25, 2026
• Beverage service will be open from 8 a.m. until noon.
• Location: Viewing area (deck)
• Beer, wine, cold coffee and sports drinks will be available.
T-Shirts, Long-Sleeved Shirts & Hats
• Collectible Lake Wheeler Invitational Regatta merchandise will be available, including short-sleeved t-shirts ($30), long-sleeved shirts ($35) and hats ($30). Â
TicketsÂ
Rowing events are not ticketed, and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Access via the main entry to Lake Wheeler Park is the recommended entry point. There are limited bleachers available, and spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Clear bags are not required for entry, but a list of prohibited items can be found below.
Parking & Traffic
Parking opens at 7 a.m. every morning, costs $20 per vehicle (credit card only) per day and allows vehicular access throughout that particular day. There are ADA parking and carts available to assist with getting spectators to and from the spectator viewing area. Parking and event staff will assist with directing to the appropriate spots as well as arranging the golf cart shuttles as needed. Golf cart service is provided throughout the event until approximately 30 minutes following competition. Click here to view the parking map.
THE FIELD
No. 15 Alabama, Boston College, Clemson, No. 13 Duke, George Washington, Georgetown, High Point, Kansas, Lehigh, Louisville, No. 14 Miami, Navy, No. 22 North Carolina, No. 25 Oklahoma, Old Dominion, SMU, Tulsa, Villanova, No. 8 Virginia, West Virginia.
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
MORNING RACES
9:40 a.m. – 3V8
9:50 a.m. – 4V8
10:10 a.m. – 2V4
10:40 a.m. – V4
11:10 a.m. – 2V8
11:40 – V8
AFTERNOON RACES
2:15 p.m. – 3V8 & 4V8
2:45 p.m. – 2V4
3:15 p.m. – V4
3:45 p.m. – 2V8
4:15 p.m. – V8
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
9:10 a.m. – 4V8
9:20 a.m. – 3V8
9:50 a.m. – 2V4
10:20 a.m. – V4
10:50 a.m. – 2V8
11:20 a.m. – V8
LINEUPS
V8
Coxswain: Alix de Saint-Aignan
Stroke: Maya Schultz
Seven Seat: Lindsey Troftgruben
Six Seat: Sydney Hebert
Five Seat: Mimi Brown
Four Seat: Harper Keen
Three Seat: Cam Howard
Two Seat: Anni Stamer
Bow: Carmen Sagues
2V8
Coxswain: Katelyn Hawley
Stroke: Evie Wells
Seven Seat: Ella Gusick
Six Seat: Maria Anayiotou
Five Seat: Teagan Kleckley
Four Seat: Kate Hendershott
Three Seat: Gabby Postiglione
Two Seat: Anna Lily Laborde
Bow: Sydney Tuck
V4
Coxswain: Gracie Keyt
Stroke: Molly Dansby
Three Seat: Chloe Gaither
Two Seat: Lili DeMarco
Bow: Ayda Suing
2V4
Coxswain: Virginia Floyd
Stroke: Seren Page
Three Seat: Dayle Snively
Two Seat: Katelyn Johnson
Bow: Caroline Leahy
3V8
Coxswain: Mary Evelyn Pearce
Stroke: Alice Clark
Seven Seat: Candela Cappa
Six Seat: Sarah Fox
Five Seat: Julia Bucknavage
Four Seat: Ella Malafa
Three Seat: Sarah Knox Harper
Two Seat: Mia Dansby
Bow: Lizzie Hall
4V8
Coxswain: Adele Kopis
Stroke: Charlie Grace Gibbs
Seven Seat: Ella Woroniecki
Six Seat: Sophia Korbani
Five Seat: Mallory Stetler
Four Seat: Olivia Kurtz
Three Seat: Nora Schroeder
Two Seat: Erin Morely
Bow: Avery ShippyÂ
The 20-team field is composed of eight Atlantic Coast Conference teams and includes six CRCA ranked teams as well as the No. 22 Tar Heels.
With three sessions split over two days, Friday morning action kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET, followed by the afternoon session at 2:15 p.m. ET. Saturday's racing starts at 9:00 a.m. ET from Lake Wheeler.
All races from Lake Wheeler will be streamed on ACC Network Extra, with results available via Regatta Timing.
For fans interested in attending this weekend's races, all information can be found below.
Friday April 24, 2026
• Beverage service will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Location: Viewing area (deck)
• Beer, wine, cold coffee and sports drinks will be available.
• Tombachi food truck and Smokin' Good BBQ will be available from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Saturday April 25, 2026
• Beverage service will be open from 8 a.m. until noon.
• Location: Viewing area (deck)
• Beer, wine, cold coffee and sports drinks will be available.
T-Shirts, Long-Sleeved Shirts & Hats
• Collectible Lake Wheeler Invitational Regatta merchandise will be available, including short-sleeved t-shirts ($30), long-sleeved shirts ($35) and hats ($30). Â
TicketsÂ
Rowing events are not ticketed, and seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Access via the main entry to Lake Wheeler Park is the recommended entry point. There are limited bleachers available, and spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs. Clear bags are not required for entry, but a list of prohibited items can be found below.
Parking & Traffic
Parking opens at 7 a.m. every morning, costs $20 per vehicle (credit card only) per day and allows vehicular access throughout that particular day. There are ADA parking and carts available to assist with getting spectators to and from the spectator viewing area. Parking and event staff will assist with directing to the appropriate spots as well as arranging the golf cart shuttles as needed. Golf cart service is provided throughout the event until approximately 30 minutes following competition. Click here to view the parking map.
THE FIELD
No. 15 Alabama, Boston College, Clemson, No. 13 Duke, George Washington, Georgetown, High Point, Kansas, Lehigh, Louisville, No. 14 Miami, Navy, No. 22 North Carolina, No. 25 Oklahoma, Old Dominion, SMU, Tulsa, Villanova, No. 8 Virginia, West Virginia.
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
MORNING RACES
9:40 a.m. – 3V8
9:50 a.m. – 4V8
10:10 a.m. – 2V4
10:40 a.m. – V4
11:10 a.m. – 2V8
11:40 – V8
AFTERNOON RACES
2:15 p.m. – 3V8 & 4V8
2:45 p.m. – 2V4
3:15 p.m. – V4
3:45 p.m. – 2V8
4:15 p.m. – V8
SATURDAY SCHEDULE
9:10 a.m. – 4V8
9:20 a.m. – 3V8
9:50 a.m. – 2V4
10:20 a.m. – V4
10:50 a.m. – 2V8
11:20 a.m. – V8
LINEUPS
V8
Coxswain: Alix de Saint-Aignan
Stroke: Maya Schultz
Seven Seat: Lindsey Troftgruben
Six Seat: Sydney Hebert
Five Seat: Mimi Brown
Four Seat: Harper Keen
Three Seat: Cam Howard
Two Seat: Anni Stamer
Bow: Carmen Sagues
2V8
Coxswain: Katelyn Hawley
Stroke: Evie Wells
Seven Seat: Ella Gusick
Six Seat: Maria Anayiotou
Five Seat: Teagan Kleckley
Four Seat: Kate Hendershott
Three Seat: Gabby Postiglione
Two Seat: Anna Lily Laborde
Bow: Sydney Tuck
V4
Coxswain: Gracie Keyt
Stroke: Molly Dansby
Three Seat: Chloe Gaither
Two Seat: Lili DeMarco
Bow: Ayda Suing
2V4
Coxswain: Virginia Floyd
Stroke: Seren Page
Three Seat: Dayle Snively
Two Seat: Katelyn Johnson
Bow: Caroline Leahy
3V8
Coxswain: Mary Evelyn Pearce
Stroke: Alice Clark
Seven Seat: Candela Cappa
Six Seat: Sarah Fox
Five Seat: Julia Bucknavage
Four Seat: Ella Malafa
Three Seat: Sarah Knox Harper
Two Seat: Mia Dansby
Bow: Lizzie Hall
4V8
Coxswain: Adele Kopis
Stroke: Charlie Grace Gibbs
Seven Seat: Ella Woroniecki
Six Seat: Sophia Korbani
Five Seat: Mallory Stetler
Four Seat: Olivia Kurtz
Three Seat: Nora Schroeder
Two Seat: Erin Morely
Bow: Avery ShippyÂ
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