April 27, 2009
CATOOSA, Okla. (SMU)-SMU rowing took second place at the Midwest Intercollegiate Rowing Championships on Saturday, April 25 on the Verdigris River at Rogers Point Park, coming in behind Tulsa with a total of 67 points.
After winning their heat in the varsity eight, the Mustangs progressed to the grand final where they raced to a second place finish in a time of 6:49.50. The SMU second varsity eight team also cruised to a silver finish, clocking a 7:08.91.
A varsity four crew of Fatima Ebrahim, Sofya Davydova, Beth Hendrian, Melinda Mason, and coxswain Emily Van Volkinburg pulled in third in the final with a time of 8:55.23, while the novice four crew placed second in 8:16.64.
"Strong winds and severe currents definitely played a role where our results are concerned, but I am very pleased with how well our team handled themselves and raced their best in the conditions. That being said, everyone on our team understands that excuses won't make up for results, so we are now focused on preparation for the South Central Regional Championship," said head coach Doug Wright.
The Mustangs travel to the South Central Regional Championships on Friday, May 15 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee for their final competition of the spring season.
