SPORTS NOTEBOOK: Lack of practice hinders novice crew
The men's novice eight finished the 1.6 mile race seventh in a field of eight with a time of 9:55. Wichita State University claimed the championship with a time of 9:15.
Additionally, four of the novice men joined a quartet of women from the University of Texas at Austin and took sixth place in the mixed division, according to Head Coach Hannes Hoffer.
The Owls' lack of practice opportunities and experience hindered them in a competitive field that featured numerous varsity rowers.
"We had a really good race for the (practice) time we had," said freshman Preston Evans.
Another problem, according to sophomore Eduard Gonzales, was that the rowers were racing in a new boat, a factor that compounded the Owls' other disadvantages.
Still, the Owls managed to pull together for a respectable finish.
"We had our best race as a team," Gonzales said.
by Peter Stokes
This item appeared in the Sports section of the November 19, 1993 issue.
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