The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2020-21 Rowing Roster
Roster
McAuliffe, Alexa

Alexa McAuliffe
- Position:
- Starboard
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Fifth Year
- High School:
- Newton North
- Hometown:
- Newton, Mass.
- Major:
- Physical Culture & Sports
Bio
- 2021 NCAA National Champion
- 2019 NCAA Championship Runner-Up
- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 NCAA Championships participant
- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 Big 12 Champion
AS A REDSHIRT SENIOR (2021)
- Rowed at six-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the NCAA Championship, helping Texas to the National Championship with a third-place result in the Grand Final with a time of 6:29.088.
- Rowed at six-seat in the Second Varsity 8+, racing to a first-place win (6:52.303) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Rowed at six-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ that defeated No. 2 Virginia with a time of 6:28.5 at the Rivanna Reservoir in Charlottesville, Va.
- Rowed at six-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ in the 2021 Longhorn Invite, finishing first in heats (6:19.05) to advance to the A Finals, winning first overall (6:18.15).
- Earned Big 12 Conference Boat of the Week honors on April 14th, after a stand-out performance against Michigan on Belleville Lake, Mich.
- Rowed at two-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ in a dual race at No. 7 Michigan, winning with a time of 6:28.6 on Belleville Lake.
AS A JUNIOR (2019)
- Helped Texas to a second place team finish at the NCAA Championship, rowing at four-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ and placing second at 6:12.328, just a second behind first place finisher Washington.
- Rowed at four-seat in the Second Varsity 8+, racing to a first-place win (6:38.439) at the Big 12 Championship.
- Rowed at four-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ in a dual race against No. 6 Ohio State, finishing first with a time of 6:05.30.
- Rowed at four-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2019 Longhorn Invite, finishing first in heats (6:36.140) and progressing to the A Finals, placing second overall (6:36.405).
- Rowed at four-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ that beat No. 7 Princeton and No. 9 Yale with a time of 6:15.5 at the Eisenberg Cup in Princeton, NJ.
- Rowed in the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2019 San Diego Crew Classic, placing 2nd in heats (6:49.086) at four seat, and finishing 4th overall in the Grand Final (6:49.186) at two seat, beating UCLA and Washington State.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2018)
- Rowed at four-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2018 NCAA Championship, finishing 5th overall in the Grand Final (6:30.519).
- Rowed at six-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the 2018 Big 12 Championship, finishing 1st overall in the Grand Final (6:37.042).
- Rowed at six-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the Longhorn Invite, finishing 1st in its heat (6:30.119), and 2nd overall in the A Final (6:56.789).
- Rowed at five-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the Texas-Washington-Michigan regatta, finishing 3rd overall (6:17.39).
- Rowed at five-seat in the Varsity 8+ at the Big 12 Double Dual, finishing 1st in both races against West Virginia and Old Dominion (6:46.411 and 6:27.255, respectively.)
- Rowed at five-seat in the Second Varsity 8+ at the San Diego Crew Classic, finishing 2nd overall in the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Trophy Grand Final (6:55.543).
AS A FRESHMAN (2017)
- Helped the Second Varsity 8+ to victory in the petite final (6:48.403) for a seventh place national finish at the NCAA Championships
- Paced the Second Varsity 8+ to victory in the grand final (6:27.445) at the Big 12 Championships
- Helped the Second Varsity 8+ to victory over Virginia (6:42.56) at the Virginia Dual
- Led the Second Varsity 8+ to victory in the “A” Final (6:36.489) at the Clemson invitational
- Joined the Second Varsity 8+ for victories over K-State (7:20.620) and Kansas (7:16.887) at the Big 12 Double Dual
- Helped the Second Varsity 8+ to victory in the Jackie Ann Stitt Hungness Grand Final (6:35.151) over Wisconsin, Washington State, Tennessee, USC, and UCLA at the San Diego Crew Classic
- Led the Second Varsity 8+ to victory in the “A” Final (6:15.451) over Iowa, Duke, and UCF at the Longhorn Invite
Texas Rowing Big 12 Championship Recap [May 19, 2024]
Tuesday, May 21
Texas Rowing Longhorn Invite Preview Media Availability [April 23, 2024]
Tuesday, April 23
Texas Rowing Henley Royal Regatta Recap [Aug. 18, 2023]
Friday, August 18
Texas Rowing: "A Title IX Story"
Friday, September 02