Alabama
Eastern Michigan
Alabama Rowing Open Spring Season with Sweep over Eastern Michigan
3/6/2021 1:39:00 PM | Rowing
The Crimson Tide resumes its spring season in Oak Ridge, Tenn., next weekend
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama rowing opened its spring season with a successful set of races against Eastern Michigan, taking the top spots in the Varsity 4+ and Varsity 8+.
Facing a strong headwind, the Crimson Tide's two 4+ boats came in at 8:40.1 and 9:00.0, respectively, to open the day. Alabama had three boats in the Varsity 8+, claiming the top three spots at 7:32.7, 7:49.7 and 8:06.1, respectively.
FROM HEAD COACH GLENN PUTYRAE
"It was awesome to get back on the water and race! Everyone has worked so hard for all of us to get to this point. There are things we learn in competition that we can't in practice and these learning experiences will help us improve as we progress through the season. We saw some things we can improve on and will get back to work on Monday. I am grateful for Eastern Michigan for making the trip and for all of our marketing and event workers for putting on such an amazing event!"
RESULTS (4-7 MPH HEADWIND, 13,000 CFS CURRENT)
- Varsity 4+
- Alabama A (8:40.1): Ellen Davis, Jacqueline White, Saskia Dammersmith, Samantha Gafford, Hannah Bennett
- Alabama B (9:00.0): Emma Ewell, Kristen Rupinen, Lauren Montgomery, Raegan Beightol, Michala Struble
- EMU (10:05.02)
- Varsity 8+
- Alabama A (7:32.7): Arielle Schafer, Gabrielle Krieger, Brittany Hill, Rachel Fuller, Ella Maggio, Ella Kemna, Darcy Jennings, Claudia Mecchia, Izzie Gonzales
- Alabama B (7:49.7): Ilaria Earl, Sydney Wenstrom, Katie Kurtz, Keilani Hamann, Rebekah Stewart, Gianna Rucki, Makena Clark, Shannon Conlin, Emma Shenkenberg
- Alabama C (8:06.1): McKenna Carroll, Stella Bolton, Alex Ramoska, Emily Maurer, Blythe Markel, Abby Pesansky, Kara Alexander, Elizabeth Struble. Hayley Bounds
- EMU A (8:09.3)
- EMU B (8:57.9)
UP NEXT: OAK RIDGE CARDINAL INVITATIONAL
- March 13-14 – Oak Ridge, Tenn.
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