ALBANY, N.Y. – The newly established University at Albany women's rowing team is set to enter its first ever season of competition. Head Coach Kim Chavers has announced the team's schedule for the spring of 2025 as well as the program's first official roster.
 
"We are thrilled to announce the schedule for our inaugural spring season," said Chavers. "This marks an exciting milestone for UAlbany women's rowing as we take to the water and compete for the first time. Our team has been training hard this winter, and this schedule gives us the opportunity to build the foundation for the future of UAlbany Rowing."
 
The Great Danes are set to compete in six regattas this spring, starting on Saturday, March 22, with the John Ferriss Lanier Sprints Regatta in Gainesville, Ga. The team comes back to the Northeast the next week for the Assumption Duel in Massachusetts before going to New Jersey for the Knecht Cup Regatta in mid-April.
 
The New York State Collegiate Championships are set for April 19 in Saratoga, N.Y., just a short drive north for the Great Danes. The team stays in New York for the Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championship in New Rochelle before the season wraps up at the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta in Pennsauken, N.J., from May 9-10.
 
For the full 2025 schedule, click here or see below.
 
2025 Spring Schedule
John Ferriss Lanier Sprints Regatta
Saturday, March 22
Lake Lanier, Gainesville, Ga.
 
Assumption Duel
Saturday, March 29
Lake Quinsigamond, Worcester, Mass.
 
Knecht Cup Regatta
Saturday, April 12 to Sunday, April 13
Cooper River, Pennsauken, N.J.
 
New York State Collegiate Championships
Saturday, April 19
Fish Creek, Saratoga, N.Y.
 
Novak Memorial Metropolitan Championship
Saturday, April 26
Glen Island, New Rochelle, N.Y.
 
Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta
Friday, May 9 to Saturday, May 10
Cooper River, Pennsauken, N.J.
 
Chavers and her staff also officially welcome their first ever roster to UAlbany. 21 new Great Danes are ready to compete in the program's first-ever season. The class is comprised of 16 student-athletes from the state of New York, two from Pennsylvania, two from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and one from Oklahoma.
 
"We're incredibly excited to officially introduce the first UAlbany women's rowing team," added Chavers. "This group is made up of a strong core of experienced rowers, along with a talented group of novice athletes from a wide range of sports who have embraced the challenge of learning to row. Their commitment, work ethic, and enthusiasm have set the tone for the future of this program, and I can't wait to see what they accomplish in this season."
 
2024-25 Newcomers
Madison Bogart

• Sophomore
• From White Plains, N.Y.
• Daughter of Hope and Lance Bogart
• Has one sibling, Robert Bogart
• Was a two-sport athlete at White Plains High School, doing both lacrosse and swimming
• Majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology

 
Hailey Chiarelli

• Junior
• From East Islip, N.Y.
• Daughter of Sarah and Patrick Chiarelli
• Has two brothers, Collin and Brayden Chiarelli
• Played both lacrosse and volleyball at Holy Trinity High School
• Majoring in Business Administration

 
Skylar Dannan

• Sophomore
• From Cazenovia, N.Y.
• Daughter of Elisabeth and Richard Dannan
• Has two brothers, Luther and Blaze Dannan
• Attended Cazanovia High School
• Majoring in Human Biology

 
Gabriella DiOrio

• Sophomore
• From Syracuse, N.Y.
• Daughter of Christine and Jeffery DiOrio
• Has one sister, Grace DiOrio
• Played golf at Cicero North Syracuse high School
• Majoring in Environmental Sustainability and Engineering

 
Riley Fallon

• Freshman
• From Pottstown, Pa.
• Daughter of Elizabeth and Liam Fallon
• Has two siblings, Avery and Timothy Fallon
• Two sport athlete at Owen J. Roberts High School in rowing and mountain biking
• Majoring in Atmospheric Science

 
Ariel Fraser

• Freshman
• From Mckies Hill, SVG
• Daughter of Marissa Williams
• Has one sister, Aija Fraser
• Attended St. Vincent's Girls' High School
• Majoring in Accounting

 
Kimberly Iza

• Sophomore
• From Queens, N.Y.
• Daughter of Leticia Perez and Edgar Iza
• Has one brother, Jason Iza
• Attended Forest Hills High School
• Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

 
Hayden Johnston

• Junior
• From Montgomery, N.Y.
• Daughter of Jamie and Eric Johnston
• Has one brother, Rowen Johnston
• Attended Valley Central High School
• Majoring in Business Administration

 
Ava Kunac

• Freshman
• From Clifton Park, N.Y.
• Daughter of Maureen and Ivica Kunac
• Has two sisters, Silvana and Megan Kunac
• Rowed for four years at Shenendehowa High School
• Majoring in Biology

 
Jenna Kuprikova

• Junior
• From New Rochelle, N.Y.
• Daughter of Lanna and Aleksander Kuprikova
• Has two sisters, Samantha and Maria Kuprikova
• Attended New Rochelle High School
• Majoring in Human Biology

 
Emma Maturo

• Senior
• From Syracuse, N.Y.
• Daughter of Stephanie and Edward Maturo
• Has two siblings, Aidan and Olivia Maturo
• Rowed all four years at Liverpool High School
• Majoring in Mathematics

 
Allison Mittnight

• Freshman
• From Williamsville, N.Y.
• Daughter of Lori and Joseph Mittnight
• Has one sister, Abigail Mittnight
• Was a two-sport athlete at Williamsville South High School, doing cross country and outdoor track
• Majoring in Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity/Public Policy

 
Samantha Nunes

• Senior
• From New City, N.Y.
• Daughter of Stacey and Steven Nunes
• Has two siblings, Michael and Jessica Nunes
• Rowed for four years at Clarkstown High School North
• Majoring in Criminal justice

 
Naomi Pugliese

• Senior
• From Bayside, N.Y.
• Daughter of Roxy and Frank Pugliese
• Attended Benjamin N. Cardozo High School
• Majoring in Linguistics

 
Olivia Ransiear

• Graduate Student
• From Baldwinsville, N.Y.
• Daughter of Megan and Paul Ransiear
• Has one sister, Madelyn Ransiear
• Two-sport Athlete at Charles W. Baker High School, doing swimming and rowing
• Majoring in Biology

 
Kelsey Reath

• Junior
• From Kennett Square, Pa.
• Daughter of Sara O'Byrne and Michael Reath
• Has one brother, Griffin Reath
• Rowed for four years at Unionville High School
• Majoring in Sociology

 
Anna Schumacher-Zaremsky

• Junior
• From Lagrangeville, N.Y.
• Daughter of George Schumacher and David Zaremsky
• Has one sister, Maya Schumacher-Zaremsky
• Attended Arlington High School
• Majoring in Criminal Justice and Political Science

 
Jianna Stowe

• Freshman
• From Bequia, SVG
• Daughter of Joanna Stowe
• Has two siblings, Lauriel and Jordel Stowe

• Was a member of the National Honor Society at The Urban Assembly Academy of Government and Law

• Majoring in Biology

 
Andrea Trifunovic

• Sophomore
• From Greene, N.Y.
• Daughter of Boris Trifunovic
• Has one brother, Alex Trifunovic
• Played soccer all four years at Greene High School
• Majoring in Political Science

 
Julia Veal

• Freshman
• From Oklahoma City, Okla.
• Daughter of Chonta and Johnathan Veal
• Has four siblings, Cameron, Caleb, Carson, and Clayton
• Rowed for four years at Riversport OKC
• 2024 US Rowing Central Region Champion - Varsity 8+
• Majoring in Human Biology

 
Ava Villiere

• Freshman
• From Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
• Daughter of Gina and Richard Viliere
• Has one brother, Cooper Viliere
• Did both rowing and alpine skiing at Saratoga Springs High School
• Majoring in Biology