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Alabama Rowing Posts Third Sweep of Spring Season With Wins Over Conference Foe Tennessee
3/24/2019 12:42:00 PM | Rowing
The Crimson Tide’s First Varsity 8+ highlighted the day, posting a sub-6:00 time of 5:58.1
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. – For the third weekend in a row, No. 18 Alabama rowing swept an opponent. In its second-consecutive trip to Oak Ridge, Tenn., the Crimson Tide won all its races against conference foe Tennessee.
"We were really proud of how the team performed today," UA head coach Glenn Putyrae said. "We had some great conditions – virtually no wind and slightly less current than last week that gave us an opportunity to continue improving in our race execution."
The Tide's First Varsity 8+ started the sweep, posting a 5:58.1 time, besting the Volunteers by six seconds. The Second Varsity 8+ (6:05.4), First Varsity 4+ (6:42.6) and Second Varsity 4+ (6:48.0) rolled along, adding three more wins for Alabama. The Tide's Third Varsity 4+ competed with the 2V4+ crews, finishing third with a 7:05.8 finish. Alabama's Third Varsity 8+ wrapped up the day with a 6:09.2 finish, securing the Tide its third sweep in as many weekends.
"Tennessee and the Oak Ridge Rowing Association were great hosts and we are grateful for this opportunity to have had this race on our schedule," Putyrae said.
After a two-week road trip, Alabama returns home for its final race in Tuscaloosa of the season. The regatta, featuring Jacksonville and Creighton, will also serve as Senior Day and the Tide's annual Power of Pink race.
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ALABAMA vs. TENNESSEE – SUNDAY, MARCH 24 RACE RESULTS
First Varsity 8+
Alabama (5:58.1)
Tennessee (6:04.4)
Second Varsity 8+
Alabama (6:05.4)
Tennessee (6:09.5)
First Varsity 4+
Alabama (6:42.6)
Tennessee (6:56.4)
Second Varsity 4+
Alabama (6:48.0)
Tennessee (6:59.3)
Alabama 3V4+ (7:05.8)
Third Varsity 8+
Alabama (6:09.2)
Tennessee (6:21.2)
