Wolverines Retain Oar - Sweep Buckeyes
Columbus, OH.-- The University of Michigan men's
rowing team held onto the WolverBuck Oar for the
11th year in a row, sweeping OSU 30-0 with wins
in five different races - the freshman 8,
varsity 4+, third varsity 8, second varsity 8,
and the first varsity 8. The consecutive victory
streak is the longest any Michigan squad has
ever enjoyed over the Buckeyes. The
Wolverines hold a 13-2 record in the 15-year
existence of the race.
In the opening races of the day, the Michigan
freshman 8-A boat was the fastest of nine frosh
crews, posting a time of 6:10. Finishing
second was the Ohio State A boat at 6:13.
In the four+ race the Wolverines won by a
26-second margin with a time of 7:14. The Maize and Blue's 3rd varsity
boat finished at 6:11, 29 seconds ahead of the
Buckeye boat, while the second varsity eight won
by a 26-second margin with a time of 5:51.
In the main race of the day, the Wolverines
jumped out quickly and cruised to a time of
5:30, with Ohio State's 1V8 finishing at 5:49.
Michigan will now head
indoors for winter training as they prepare for the
upcoming 2007 Spring season. Please be sure to
continue to visit mgoblue.com throughout the remainder
of the winter for all your Men's Rowing news and
information. |
