University of Louisville
Oak Ridge Invitational
Rowing Completes Oak Ridge Cardinal Invitational with Two Wins
March 18, 2012 | Rowing
March 18, 2012
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - The Louisville rowing team concluded the Oak Ridge Cardinal Invitational on Sunday with varsity eight and second varsity eight wins over Alabama and Kansas.
The Cardinals' varsity eight crew covered the 2,000-meter course in a time of 6:26.20 to finish more than 18 seconds clear of second-place Alabama (6:44.63) and third-place Kansas (6:45.65). Louisville's second varsity eight boat also turned in wins against Alabama and Kansas after finishing with a time of 6:39.90. The Crimson Tide was second at 6:44.58, while the Jayhawks were third in a time of 6:44.71.
"We put together a solid weekend of racing," said Louisville head coach Laura Aubrey. "I think we showed ourselves that we're starting the season with good, consistent speed and have a strong foundation from which we can build on. The team also handled the week of training very well and has come away from the week significantly faster than when we started. I know with more time and with the same consistent effort and focus that we will continue to find speed and build on our successes."
In other racing action on Sunday, Louisville's varsity four boat had a time of 7:53.19 to trail Kansas (7:35.90) and Alabama (7:40.72). The Cardinals' `A' novice eight boat had a time of 7:15.26 and trailed Alabama (7:03.00) and Kansas (7:05.83), while their `B' novice eight crew finished in a time of 7:26.01 to trail Notre Dame (6:52.60) and Tennessee (6:59.32).
Up next, Louisville will compete against Notre Dame, Indiana and Purdue on March 25 in Indianapolis, Ind.
