Rowing Competes at Rivanna Romp

Nov. 10, 2002

The Clemson rowing team concluded its fall season Sunday at the Rivanna Romp in Charlottesville, VA. The Tigers raced a total of nine boats in three races against boats from Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio State and William & Mary.

The Novice 8+ “A” boat finished with a time of 15:33.1, second only to Virginia “A” and its time of 15:09.9. The finish was the highest of the day for the Tiger boats. Clemson’s “B” boat finished fifth in the event with a time of 16:16.4 and the “C” boat finished seventh with a time of 16:29.7.

In the Varsity 8+, Clemson “A” finished third with a time of 13:51.2 Ohio State won the race with a time of 13:39.4 and was followed by Virginia at 13:40.5. The Buckeyes and Cavaliers were among the top six teams in the country last season. Clemson “B” posted a time of 14:43.4 in the event.

The Tigers had four boats in the Varsity 4+, led by Clemson “A” and its time of 15:43.6. The “B”, “D”, and “C’ boats followed with times of 16:05.5, 16:07.4 and 16:07.7, respectively. Ohio State “B” won the event with a time of 15:08.4.

The rowing team will now prepare for the spring season, which opens with the Clemson Challenge on March 8. The Tigers will take on Villanova and Michigan State at 9 AM on Lake Hartwell.