March 10, 2007

DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU rowing team raced against Creighton University this morning at White Rock Lake in Dallas. The Mustang crew posted a win in the varsity eight over Creighton by 13 seconds on a 2,000 meter racecourse.

The Mustangs opened the morning by crossing the finish-line first to win the varsity eight by 13 seconds as SMU stopped the clock at 7:12.72 and CU came in second with a time of 7:25.72.

"I thought we raced well against Creighton, it's always nice to start the spring with a win in the varsity eight," said head coach Doug Wright. "This race helps give us a better idea of what we need to work on during the upcoming spring break training week."

In the Novice eight, the Mustangs timed in a 8:06.77 behind Creighton. The varsity four "B" hit the course between two Creighton boats as SMU timed in at 8:07.70 for second-place.

The varsity four "A" made a push at the end to notch the win with a time of 7:58.65. The Novice four crossed the buoys at 9:54.44 while the second varsity eight timed in at 7:49.80.

The Mustangs race next on March 24 in Lawrence, Kan., where they will go head-to-head with Kansas.

SMU vs. Creighton Results:

Varsity Eight:

SMU: 7:12.72
CU: 7:25.72

Novice Eight:

CU: 7:45.50
SMU: 8:06.77

Varsity Four "B":

CU "A": 8:04.69
SMU: 8:07.70
CU "B": 8:45.62

Varsity Four "A":

SMU: 7:58.65
CU: 8:01.73

Novice Four:

CU "A": 8:35.50
CU "B": 8:38.87
SMU: 9:54.44

Second Varsity Eight:

CU: 7:38.0
SMU: 7:49.8