May 14, 2006
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - The UCF women's rowing team raced in four "B" finals on Sunday as it concluded competition at the Aramark Central/South Sprints on Melton Hill Lake. UCF placed fourth in the South Region with 193 points.
UCF's varsity eight boat, which is ranked 19th nationally, crossed the finish line at 6:41.47 to finish fifth. No. 14 Michigan State (6:34.90) won the race and Louisville finished second at 6:37.15.
Ohio State won the regional championship with 366 total points. The Golden Knights finished 10th out of 21 crews. Host Tennessee (294), claimed the South Region title, followed by Virginia (284) and Louisville (227).
"I am very proud of how the team performed this weekend. All of our boats advanced to the A/B semifinals and with the level of competition at this championship, that in itself is impressive," said UCF head coach Leeanne Crain. "The first varsity eight faced an extremely competitive field today. They raced really well all season and have set a new standard for future UCF teams."
UCF's top finish of the day came in the varsity four race. The Golden Knights took third at 7:47.56, just over two second behind second-place Tennessee (7:45.13).
In novice eight action, UCF's 7:20.89 was good for fourth.
Varsity Eight:
1. Michigan State 6:34.90
2. Louisville 6:39.15
3. Virginia 6:37.15
4. Duke 6:40.64
5. UCF 6:41.47
6. Iowa 6:51.84
Second Varsity Eight:
1. Minnesota 6:41.90
2. Tennessee 6:42.84
3. Louisville 6:50.82
4. Duke 6:53.68
5. Texas 6:54.07
6. UCF 6:58.65
Varsity Four:
1. Texas 7:38.40
2. Tennessee 7:45.13
3. UCF 7:47.56
4. Notre Dame 7:47.87
5. Louisville 7:51.16
6. Kansas State 7:56.44
Novice Eight:
1. Notre Dame 7:09.90
2. Kansas 7:14.77
3. Kansas State 7:18.11
4. UCF 7:20.89
5. North Carolina 7:21.16
6. Iowa 7:23.60
Overall Standings
1. Ohio State 366
2. Wisconsin 361
3. Notre Dame 336
4. Michigan 317
5. Michigan State 312
6. Tennessee 294
7. Virginia 284
8. Minnesota 279
9. Louisville 227
10. UCF 193
11. Duke 185
12. Iowa 144
13. Kansas State 144
14. Miami 142
15. Texas 136
16. Indiana 102
17. Kansas 98
18. Clemson 86
19. North Carolina 59
20. Cincinnati 54
21. SMU 9
South Region Standings
1. Tennessee 294
2. Virginia 284
3. Louisville 227
4. UCF 193
5. Duke 185
6. Miami 142
7. Texas 136
8. Clemson 86
9. North Carolina 59
10. SMU 9