SMU women's rowing program added 13 newcomers to the 2024 roster ahead of the team's inaugural season in the ACC. 
 
Head Coach Chase Graham signed 16 freshman and four transfer athletes. 
 
The Mustangs put an emphasis on strengthening team depth by seeking out athletes that competed at the top of their region with many going on to represent their home country at international regattas. 
 
"We are excited to welcome this talented group of student-athletes at SMU. They will all make an immediate and transformative impact on our program as we pursue an ACC Championship and success at the NCAA Championships in years to come," said Graham. "All of these athletes spent their summer racing and training to better themselves so they would be well prepared to compete when they start this fall at SMU. These rowers are great at what they do in the boat, but they are also the type of teammates that we are looking to foster and grow as we strengthen our program. I'd like to thank assistant coaches Peyton Matthews, Tom Dougherty, and Vanja Obradovic as well as our current student athletes for their commitment to bringing in these future Mustangs. Pony up!"
 
DILLAN DELUGO
Dillan Delugo hails from Southlake, Texas where she rowed with Founders Rowing Club. She won titles at the US Rowing Central Championship in the Women's 2x and at the Texas State Championships in the Women's 2x.  She added titles at the Head of Oklahoma Regatta in the 2x and 4x. She chose SMU because of the coaching staff and the highly-touted program. She was also a national honor society member and was an accomplished diver.
 
TABBIE HALL
Tabbie Hall comes to the Hilltop from Wargrave, England where she rowed at Henley Rowing Club. She chose SMU because she wanted to row somewhere that she could excel at both rowing and school. She set a course record at the 2022 Nationals Schools event in the Junior U16 4x. She reached the semifinals at the Henley Women's Regatta, she reached the quarterfinal of the Henley Royal Regatta and placed 1st in Great Britiain vs. France. She also set a course record at the Fours Head coming in 1st in the U18 4x. Most recently she represented GB at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in the Womens 4, earning multiple podium finishes. She plans on majoring in Applied Physiology and Sport Management.
 
AGNE KUBAITYTE
Agne Kubaityte comes from Kaunas, Lithuania where she rowed with Kauno Sporto Mokykla Bangputys. She chose SMU because she loved the team and the strong athletic and academic programs of the university. Agne most recently took 1st place at the Lithuanian Senior Championships in the women's 4x and earned a bronze medal in the 2x. She came in first at the 2022 Baltic Cup in the Junior Women's 2x. At the European U19 Rowing Championships she raced in the 4x and finished 10th in 2022 and eighth in 2023. Kubaityte placed first at the Amber Oars Regatta in 2023. At the 2023 World U19 Rowing Championship she had a competitive finish in the 3rd level final. She plans on majoring in Business.
 
EMMA MEHNER
Emma Mehner joins the Mustang squad after a junior career with Dresdner Ruderclub 1902 E.V. in Dresden, Germany. She chose SMU to improve as a coxswain and felt SMU was best suited to reach her goals as a coxswain and as a student. Her top accomplishments include a third place finish at the 2021 Junior European Championships in Munich in the Men's 8+, first place at the 2022 German Championships in the Women's 8+, third place at the 2022 World Championships in Varese in the Women's 8+, second place at the 2023 Junior World Championships in Paris in the Women's 8+, and first place at the 2023 German Championships in the Women's 8+. She plans on majoring in Business Management or Sports Management.
 
IZIE MURRAY
Izie Murray joins the class of 2024 hailing from Cambridge, New Zealand. She rowed with Cambridge High School Rowing Club. She chose SMU because of the friendly and welcoming, hard-working team of athletes and coaches along with the incredible campus and athletic facilities. She was a Maadi Cup silver medalist in the girls 2021 U15 4x+ and 2x. She won gold the next year at the Maadi Cup in the U16 2x and just last year she won gold in the U17 4x+ and 2x. She was named to the North Island U18 Team for the 4x+ and 1x. Murray took another gold in the New Zealand Rowing Nationals in the 4x. She was also invited to attend the 2023-24 Junior Development Camp. She plans on majoring in Applied Physiology and Sports Management.
 
EMORY OAKES
Oakes hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma where she rowed for three seasons with Tulsa Youth Rowing. She chose SMU because of the coaching staff, the team and the special opportunity to compete in the ACC. She's earned 15 medals in the last two years and represented Tulsa with back-to-back trips to US Rowing Youth Nationals. She went as the Central Region Champion in the Women's Youth 1x in 2023 and headed back as the second place qualifier in 2024 in Women's Youth 2x. She plans on majoring in Applied Physiology and Sport Management.
 
CAROLINE RADER
Rader comes to SMU from Newport Beach, California. where she rowed with Newport Aquatic Center. She chose SMU because of her love of the campus, the incredible opportunities SMU affords student-athletes, the city of Dallas and the team. She enjoyed meeting Coach Graham and appreciated his vision for the team and his leadership style. She has qualified twice for US Rowing Youth Nationals. At US Rowing Youth Nationals in 2021, she placed eighth in the U17 8+ and in 2022 she placed seventh in U17 8+. She plans on majoring in Finance.
 
ABI SMITH
Abi Smith hails from Ascot, England where she rowed with Henley Rowing Club. She will be competing in the women's U19 8 at the World Championships for Great Britain in August of 2024. In 2023, she was selected for the Great Britain U19 Coupe de la Jeunesse in the Women's 8+ and 2x. She took home gold medals in both events. She also competed in the Women's 8+ at the Henley Women's Regatta reaching the finalist position in 2023. She competed at Henley Royal Regatta in 2023 reaching the quarter finals. She plans on majoring in Pre-Law. 
 
HANNAH STEVENS
Stevens hails from Sarasota, Florida where she rowed with Sarasota Crew. She chose SMU because she fell in love with the beautiful campus, welcoming teammates, impressive athletic facilities and great coaches. Stevens finished second at the 2023 Southeast Regionals in the second Varsity 8+ and she won the title in the second Varsity 4x. She plans on majoring in Biology.
 
SOPHIE SWORDS
Swords comes to SMU from Fairfield, Conneticut. She coxed competitively at Saugatuck Rowing Club. She chose SMU because she loved the team's goals and culture. Swords competed at the Head of the Charles, where her 8+ placed 11th in their event. She plans on majoring in Applied Physiology and Sports Management or Pre Physical Therapy.
 
FREYA WEISER
Weiser comes to SMU from Henley on Thames, Oxforshire, England where she rowed at Henley Rowing Club.  She chose SMU because of the team atmosphere, the beautiful lake and the coaching style. Her rowing accomplishments include competing in the top quad in the Henley Royal Regatta Diamond Jubilee event. She was a semi-finalist in the top quad at Henley Women's Regatta and a semi-finalist at Fours Head in the quad. She won gold with a course record at National Schools. She won silver at Oarsport Scullery.  She won a Bronze medal in the WJ16 4x at Henley Royal Regatta. She was a quarter-finalist at the Henley Women's Regatta and a semi-finalist at National Schools in the 4x. She won gold at Britain vs France, breaking the course record. Internationally, she won gold at the British Championship and the Oarsport Scullery. She plans on majoring in Advertising.
 
ROXY WELFORD
Welford hails from Horsham, England where she rowed with St. Edwards School Boat Club. She chose SMU because the team goals, culture, and coaching style would be a great fit for her. She represented GB at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in the 4-. She finished fourth at the 2022 National schools regatta in the Women's 8+. She finished in sixth at the 2023 at National School Regatta in the 4x. She competed at the Henley Women's regatta in 2022 where she reached the quarter finals in the 8+. She competed again at the Henley Women's Regatta in 2023 where she reached the quarter finals in the Women's 4x.  Welford's decision to come to SMU has large in part been from the great things she has heard about Coach Graham.  She plans on majoring in Earth Science..