University of Connecticut Athletics
2026-27 Women's Rowing Roster
Nitya Tarala
- Class:
- Junior
- High School:
- Farmington
- Hometown:
- Farmington, CT
AS A SOPHOMORE (2025-26): Competed as coxswain of the Second Varsity Four at the Stetson Showdown … Coxswain of the Second Varsity Four that won against Bryant and Trinity at home … Coxswain of the Second Varsity Four that won against Marist and Sacred Heart at home … Coxswain of the Third Varsity Eight at the Knecht Cup … Coxswain of the Second Varsity Four at the Women’s Sprints. In the fall, competed as coxswain of the Open Eight ‘B’ at the Head of the Riverfront.
AS A FRESHMAN (2024-25): Did not compete in the spring. In the fall, competed as coxswain of the Novice Eight that won the Heart of the Housatonic.
BEFORE UCONN: Attended Farmington High School … earned a varsity letter as a member of the rowing team … First Honor Roll student … AP Scholar with Distinction … two-time recipient of the Silver President’s Volunteer Service Award.
PERSONAL: Born on May 18, 2006 … Parents are Sunil and Mythili … has one sister, Sahasra … Molecular and Cell Biology major … Healthcare Management and Information Studies minor.
