V4 SHINES AT MICHIGAN
The Lady Vols V4+ shell was the star again, earning a silver and bronze medal at Michigan on Saturday.
UT’s first varsity four
finished more than six seconds ahead of the Wolverine’s shell, crossing
the finish line in 7 minutes 44 seconds in the morning session and
finishing second behind Ohio State. Later in the day, the Lady Vol boat
took third behind Ohio State and Michigan, finishing in 7:57.72 seconds. The
first varsity four shell has twice earned Conference USA’s Boat of the
Week Honor this season after impressive performances at Central Florida
and the San Diego Crew Classic. Tennessee’s 2V8+ finished
third behind Michigan and Ohio State in six minutes 55.27 seconds,
while the V8 finished fifth in 7 minutes 2.76 seconds. During
the afternoon session, the Lady Vols 2V8+ took fourth in 7 minutes
14.55 seconds. The first varsity eight also finished fourth in 7
minutes 4.56 seconds. The Lady Vols return home to compete
at the Southern Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships, held
April 21 on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge. RESULTS First Session V4+: 1. Ohio State 7:37.20, 2. Tennessee 7:44.00, 3. Michigan 7:50.80, 4. Oregon State 7:59.84, 5. Oklahoma 8:13.07 2V8+: 1. Ohio State 6:48.20, 2. Michigan 6:49.29, 3. Tennessee 6:55.27, 4. Oklahoma 7:06.84, 5. Oregon State 7:10.92 V8+: 1. Michigan 6:38.47, 2. Ohio State 6:41.80, 3. Oregon State 6:55.69, 4. Oklahoma 6:57.24, 5. Tennessee 7:02.76 Second Session V4+: 1. Ohio State 7:44.42, 2. Michigan 7:54.13, 3. Tennessee 7:57.72, 4. Oregon State 8:04.86, 5. Oklahoma 8:23.04 2V8+: 1. Michigan 7:00.28, 2. Ohio State 7:00.40, 3. Oregon State 7:11.09, 4. Tennessee 7:14.55, 5. Oklahoma 7:25.87 V8+: 1. Michigan 6:45.22, 2. Ohio State 6:48.25, 3. Oregon State 6:53.73, 4. Tennessee 7:04.56, 5. Oklahoma 7:11.18
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