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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Nova Southeastern University Athletics has announced the hiring of Autumn Ayala as the new head coach of the Sharks’ women’s rowing program. 

“Autumn has been an important part of our program and has already demonstrated the values and leadership we strive for here at Nova Southeastern,” said Interim Director of Athletics Ryan Romero. “Her experience as both an athlete and a coach, combined with her passion for developing student-athletes on and off the water, makes her the perfect fit to lead the Sharks Rowing program into the future.” 

Ayala transitions into the role after serving as an assistant coach for the Sharks during the 2024–25 season. She brings with her a strong rowing background and multi-sport athletic experience. 

“I am honored to have the opportunity to work with the Sharks to achieve new heights,” said Ayala. “I am excited to begin working towards restoring the reputation of the Sharks Championship Team. I would not have been able to take on such a big responsibility without the support of the University, Alumni, and most importantly, my loving husband, Jacob Ayala. Fins Up.”

A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Ayala was a four-year member of the Old Dominion University Women’s Rowing Team, graduating in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree. Before her collegiate career, she was a standout multi-sport athlete at Salem High School, competing in wrestling and field hockey, and earning three All-American honors before graduating in 2017.  

In addition to her rowing and wrestling achievements, Ayala gained coaching experience in her hometown, leading field hockey programs within Virginia Beach City Public Schools from 2017–2019. 

Nova Southeastern women’s rowing continues to build on its tradition of success, highlighted by six Sunshine State Conference championships, 18 All-Americans, 65 Scholar All-Americans, and the 2013 NCAA Division II National Championship. With Ayala at the helm, the Sharks look to carry that legacy into the next chapter. 

To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram and Twitter at nsu_wrowing.
 

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) has released its 2025 Scholar-Athletes. The CRCA Scholar-Athlete Awards honor outstanding collegiate rowers, who exemplify excellence both in the classroom and on the water. These awards celebrate commitment, discipline, and academic achievement of student-athletes who rise to the challenge of excelling in a demanding sport, while maintaining exceptional academic performance.

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) Women’s Rowing had five honorees, as Emma Hickey, Mollie Ireland, Jordan Maruskin, Anaiya Person, and V Robinson were recognized for their achievement in the classroom. 

To be recognized as a CRCA Scholar-Athlete, nominees must meet the following standards: meet all institutional and conference eligibility rules; must be in their second, third, fourth of fifth year of eligibility; must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher throughout the end of the fall and winter semesters of the current academic year. Additionally, the student-athletes must have either raced in 75% of spring racies in an NCAA or IRA (lightweight) eligible boat OR must have raced in an NCAA boat at the conference championship meet. 

NSU Rowing will be back on the water in the Fall of 2025. To stay up-to-date on the Sharks, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and on X at NSU_WRowing.  
 

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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team competed in the Sunshine State Conference Championship at Nathan Benderson Park. The Sharks placed fifth overall, competing in the varsity-four and varsity-eight races. Emma Hickey was recognized to the All-Sunshine State Conference team, while Milli Murphy was named to the All-Freshman/Novice Team.  

In the varsity-four race, the Sharks placed fourth with a time of 8:36.3 seconds. NSU’s crew consisted of Anaiya Person (coxswain), Charlotte Johannesen, Julianna Becerra, V. Robinson, and Triumph Perry.  

The varsity-eight boat for NSU, featuring, Daphne De Sedas (coxswain), Margianna Petridi, Emma Hickey, Hattie Gump, Milly Murphy, Kayla Mullings, Jordan Maruskin, Amanda Bogle, and Mollie Ireland finished with a time 7:19.7.  

The Sunshine State Conference Championship regatta concludes the 2025 season for the Nova Southeastern Women’s Rowing team. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing.  

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CHERRY HILL, NJ – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team competed in day two at the Knecht Cup at Cooper River Park. 

The Sharks 8+ boat, featuring Daphne De Sedas (coxswain), Marginana Petridi, Emma Hickey, Hattie Gump, Milly Murphy, Kayla Mullings, Jordan Maruskin, Ysabel Ribeiro, and Mollie Ireland, placed third with a time of 7:49.30. NSU raced against West Point, Jefferson, Pittsburgh, New Hampshire and George Mason. 

Nova Southeastern will be back in action for the Sunshine State Conference Championships on Friday, April 25th. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing.  

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NEW JERSEY – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team competed at the Knecht Cup on Saturday afternoon in a pair of races. 

The Sharks 8+ boat, which featured Daphne De Sedas (coxswain), Margianna Petridi, Emma Hickey, Hattie Gump, Milly Murphy, Kayla Mullings, Jordan Maruskin, Ysabel Riberio, and Mollie Ireland placed second with a time of 08:07.28, trailing only Jefferson University

NSU’s 4+ boat of Triumph Perry (coxswain), V. Robinson, Chrysta Snair, Charlotte Johanessen, and Amanda Bogle placed fourth with a time of 09:19.98. 

The Sharks will be back in action on Sunday, April 13th. To stay up to date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing.

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MIAMI, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team continued action at the Miami International Raggata on Saturday at Miami Rowing Club. NSU competed in two races, winning in the Women’s Collegiate 8+ boat.

Beginning competition at 10:33 a.m., the Women’s Collegiate 8+ boat featuring Margianna Petridi, Emma Hickey, Chrysta Snair, Hattie Gump, Mollie Ireland, Ysabel Ribeiro, Kayla Mullings, Milly Murphy, and Daphne de Sedas (coxswain) finished first with a time of 5:12.787.

Nova Southeastern’s final event of the Miami International Reggata, the Women’s Collegiate 4+ boat featuring Amanda Bogle, Charlotte Johannesen, Jordan Maruskin, V Robinson, and Triumph Perry (coxswain) finished in second with a time of 6:12.772.

Coach Nicholas Iliadis–“Today the sharks competed in the Miami International Regatta. It was great to test our speed against the University of Miami and come away with some great results. Conditions today left much to be desired but the Sharks weathered the storm and came away with a win in the varsity 8+ and a close second in the varsity 4+. On to the next race!”

NSU return to action for the Miami International Regatta on April 5th. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_WRowing and X at NSU_Rowing.

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SARASOTA, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team continued action at the FIRA Championship on Saturday at Nathan Benderson Park. NSU competed in seven races, winning both the 26 FIRA Womens 2x and 36 FIRA Womens Lightweight 4+ boats.

Beginning competition at 8:30 a.m., the women’s DII Varsity 4+ boat featuring Amanda Bogle, Charlotte Johannesen, Chrysta Snair, V Robinson, and Anaiya Person (coxswain) finished in third with a time of 8:21.23.

In the women’s DII Varsity 2x boat featuring Margianna Petridi and Milly Murphy finished first with a time of 8:16.59.

In the women’s DII Varsity Lightweight 4+ boat featuring Julianna Becerra, Ysabel Ribero, Chrysta Snair, Mollie Ireland, and Anaiya Person (coxswain) finished first with a time of 8:15.32.

In the women’s DII Varsity 8+ boat featuring Mollie Ireland, Ysabel Ribero, Jordan Maruskin, Milly Murphy, Hattie Gump, Emma Hickey, Kayla Mullings, and Daphne de Sedas (coxswain) finished in fourth with a time of 7:22.69.

In the women’s DII Varsity 2 boat featuring V Robinson and Julianna Becerra finished in second with a time of 9:24.78.

In the women’s DII JV 4+ boat featuring Triumph Perry, Nahiara Montenegro, Sophia Florez Venegas, Sadie Adamo, and Daphne de Sedas (coxswain) finished in sixth with a time of 9:07.84.

Nova Southeastern’s final event of the FIRA Championships, the Frosh/Novice 4+ the boat featuring Kayla Mullings, Hattie Gump, Milly Murphy, Margianna Petridi, and Daphne de Sedas(coxswain) finished in second with a time of 8:13.59.

Coach Nicholas Iliadis– “This weekend, the Sharks Rowing team competed in the FIRA Championships. This was a great opportunity to show what we can do and demonstrate some of the results of our ongoing hard work. Competitive racing across seven categories proves what this team has to give when competition comes calling.”

NSU return to action for the Miami International Regatta on April 5th. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_WRowing and X at NSU_Rowing

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DELAND, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Rowing team continued action at the Stetson Showdown on Saturday at Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center. NSU competed in three races on Saturday.

Beginning competition at 9:00 a.m., the women’s 1st varsity 8+ boat featuring Margianna Petridi, Amanda Bogle, Hattie Gump, Milly Murphy, Emma Hickey, Jordan Maruskin, Ysabel Ribero, Molly Ireland and Daphne de Sedas (coxswain) with a time of 7:25.60. 

In the women’s 1st varsity 4+ boat featuring Charlotte Johanessen, Julianna Becerra, V Robinson, Triumph Perry, and Anaiya Person (coxswain) with a time of 8:49.9.

Nova Southeastern’s final event of the Stetson Showdown, was the women’s 2nd varsity 4+ boat featuring Margianna Petridi, Sophia Florez, Sadie Adamo, Nahiara Montenegro, and Daphne De Sedas (coxswain) with a time of 9:13.40.

NSU return to action for the FIRA Championships on Friday March 29th to March 30th at Nathan Bederson Park. To stay up-to-date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_WRowing and X at NSU_Rowing

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WILMINGTON, DE. – The Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) announced the Athletes to Watch list for the upcoming 2025 season, Emma Hickey, a junior from Harmony, New Jersey, was selected as a representative for the Nova Southeastern Women’s Rowing program.  

Hickey joined the Sharks Women’s Rowing team following its reinstatement at Nova Southeastern and competed during the 2023-24 season. Hickey was a part of the crew that won the Frosh/Novice 4+ at the FIRA Championships, alongside Mollie Ireland, Camila Rodriguez, Jordan Maruskin, and Lauren Gray (coxswain), finishing with a time of 7:54.45, as the Sharks defeated Tampa, Embry-Riddle, Central Florida, Rollins, and Florida.   

“Being named as a CRCA Athlete to Watch is an incredible honor and I am truly grateful for the recognition,” said Hickey. “In preparing for the upcoming season, I’ve been refining my technique, maintaining fitness, and balancing training with recovery. My focus for the new season is to grow as a leader, support my teammates, and push myself to reach new levels of performance. None of this is possible without the support and guidance of my coaches and teammates, who challenge and inspire me daily.” 

Sharks Women’s Rowing Interim Head Coach Nick Iliadis took over the program in September 2024 and leads the NSU team into its 2025 competition schedule. “Emma is one of the most coachable athletes I’ve had the priviledge to work with, she’s incredibly driven each and every practice with one goal in mind – to make the boat move faster,” stated Iliadis. “As a captain, Emma has shown incredible leadership and has been making incredible strides as a rower. She’s embraced the new training program and takes every available step to improve during practice and on her own time. I’m very excited to see her demonstrate the fruits of her hard work during this upcoming racing season.” 

Hickey and the Sharks Women’s Rowing program return to the water on Saturday, March 15th, competing in the Stetson Showdown at the Sandra Stetson Aquatic Center in DeLand, Fla. To stay up-to-date on NSU Women’s Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing.  

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The Nova Southeastern Sharks Women’s Rowing team competed against the Barry Buccaneers in a regatta at Hollyland Park on Sunday morning. The Sharks 4+ boat earned a win during the competition. 

The NSU 8+ boat, consisting of Amanda Bogel, V Robinson, Emma Hickey, Margianna Petridi, Milly Murphy, Mollie Ireland, Chrysta Snair, Hattie Gump and Triumph Perry (coxswain) posted a time of 8:21 in a loss. 

The Sharks 4+ boat Julianna Becerra, Charlotte Johannessen, Sadie Adamo, Jordan Maruskin and Anaiya Person (coxswain) won with a time of 9:22, compared to Barry’s 9:33. 

The race versus Barry ended the Sharks fall competition schedule. NSU will return to action on March 15, 2025, at the Deland Double Duals hosted by Stetson. To stay up to date on Sharks Rowing, be sure to follow on Instagram at NSU_Rowing and X at NSU_WRowing

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