Friday, November 9
Morgantown, W.Va.
10:00 A.M.
West Virginia University
vs
Duquesne (Varsity/Novice)
WVU Scrimmages Dukes, Dedicates Boat
November 09, 2018 05:16 PM | Rowing
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University rowing team concluded its fall season on Friday morning, hosting Duquesne in a team scrimmage on the Monongahela River in Morgantown.
"Despite the cold and rain, conditions were quite good for today's competition," WVU coach Jimmy King said. "We appreciate the Dukes making the trip to Morgantown, enabling both of our teams to get in some good work, and much thanks to all who came out to support and cheer us on."
Four Mountaineer boats and four Duquesne boats all launched from the WVU boathouse in the Wharf District of Morgantown, approximately three miles upstream from the Star City docks, which served as both a finish and starting line.
Two flights of eight from each team's varsity and novice squads competed in multiple races along the three-mile stretch between the WVU boathouse and the Star City docks. The two teams also competed in multiple races between the Star City bridge, Star City docks and the Edith Barill Riverfront Park. All races were rate-controlled, with all crews rowing the same number of strokes per minute within each race.
Following the conclusion of the scrimmage, West Virginia held a ceremony at the WVU Boathouse at 12:30 p.m. ET, to christen a new four-oared shell that was generously provided by Joseph and Sharon Older.
"We're delighted to have Joe and Sharon present today to christen the 'Take Me Home'," King said. "Their generous gift of a new four-oared shell is just one example of these loyal Mountaineers giving back to their alma mater. We're very thankful and greatly appreciate their kindness."
Friday's scrimmage marked the second time the Mountaineers have competed against the Dukes this fall. This season marks the sixth consecutive season WVU has competed against Duquesne.
Keep up with West Virginia rowing on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by following @WVUrowing
"Despite the cold and rain, conditions were quite good for today's competition," WVU coach Jimmy King said. "We appreciate the Dukes making the trip to Morgantown, enabling both of our teams to get in some good work, and much thanks to all who came out to support and cheer us on."
Four Mountaineer boats and four Duquesne boats all launched from the WVU boathouse in the Wharf District of Morgantown, approximately three miles upstream from the Star City docks, which served as both a finish and starting line.
Two flights of eight from each team's varsity and novice squads competed in multiple races along the three-mile stretch between the WVU boathouse and the Star City docks. The two teams also competed in multiple races between the Star City bridge, Star City docks and the Edith Barill Riverfront Park. All races were rate-controlled, with all crews rowing the same number of strokes per minute within each race.
Following the conclusion of the scrimmage, West Virginia held a ceremony at the WVU Boathouse at 12:30 p.m. ET, to christen a new four-oared shell that was generously provided by Joseph and Sharon Older.
"We're delighted to have Joe and Sharon present today to christen the 'Take Me Home'," King said. "Their generous gift of a new four-oared shell is just one example of these loyal Mountaineers giving back to their alma mater. We're very thankful and greatly appreciate their kindness."
Friday's scrimmage marked the second time the Mountaineers have competed against the Dukes this fall. This season marks the sixth consecutive season WVU has competed against Duquesne.
Keep up with West Virginia rowing on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by following @WVUrowing
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