2024-25 Women's Rowing Roster
Roster
Riley Shoots
- Height:
- 5-9
- Class:
- Senior
- High School:
- China Spring HS
- Hometown:
- Waco, Texas
- NIL Opportunities:
- Contact
Get to Know Riley ...
Why did you choose KU?-
I chose KU because of the awesome traditions, beautiful campus, and welcoming community. I also have family alumni, and I’ve been a Jayhawk since birth, even in Bear-town Baylor. Rock Chalk!
How did you get introduced to rowing?
- I was sent a mass email a couple of weeks before school from Coach Hovis and it seemed interesting so I decided to go to the zoom meeting (2021 covid era) and one thing led to another and I was a preferred walk on with a scholarship by the time school started.
Favorite thing to do in Lawrence?
- I love to go to Sylas and Maddy’s to get a sweet treat with my friends and family. We always get our ice cream and – if the season allows – go sit outside and people watch.
- I like to braid my hair in a cool style and put on my hat with the sunglasses on top while listening to my favorite music.
Career Honors
- Academic All-Big 12 (2023)
- Academic All-Big 12 (2024)
2024-25 (Senior)
- Raced between the two and four seats in the 3 Varsity 8+
- Helped the 3 Varsity 8+ to a runner-up finish at the Big 12 Championship
2023-24 (Junior)
- Assisted the 1 Varsity 4+ boat to a first-place finish in the Petite Final at the Sarasota Invitational
- Earned Spring Academic All-Big 12
2022-23 (Sophomore)
- Assisted the 3 Varisty 8+ boat to a second-place finish at the Big 12 Championship
- Earned Spring Academic All-Big 12
2021-22 (Freshman)
- Assisted a Novice 4+ boat to a third-place finish at the Jayhawk Jamboree with a time of 21:54.
High School
- Attended China Spring High School
- Won four total letters
- Competed in cross country, basketball, softball & track
- Won the district championship for basketball & softball
- Achieved Academic All-District & first team All-District
- Academically recognized in the top 25% of her graduating class
Personal
Daughter of Chris and Lisa Shoots…Has one sister, Hadyn, who plays softball at Coe College …Plans to major in animation illustration with a minor in business
Coach Andrew Derrick Introduction Press Conference
Tuesday, July 15
Jayhawks set for Dillons Sunflower Showdown// Kansas Rowing// 4.28.18
Saturday, April 28
Kansas opens 2018 with Big 12 Double Dual // Kansas Rowing // 4.7.18
Sunday, April 08
Kansas opens fall slate with Jayhawk Jamboree // Kansas Rowing // 10.22.17
Sunday, October 22