May 13, 2001

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. -- The Duke Rowing team placed second in the Southern Regional on Sunday on Lake Melton in Oak Ridge, Tenn. ACC Foe Clemson won the Southern Region with 10.5 points. The Blue Devil totaled 10 points and missed advancing to Nationals by just a half a point.

GRAND FINAL

Second Novice 8+
1. Duke (7:23.5)
2. Tennessee (7:23.8)
3. Kansas State (7:24.3)

Varsity 8+
1. Texas (6:44.1)
2. Tulsa (6:49.4)
3. Minnesota (6:50.7)
4. Duke (6:52.1)
5. Kansas State (6:52.4)
6. Tennessee (6:54.3)


South Region Standings
Clemson...... 10.5 points
Duke......... 10 points
North Carolina...... 8 points
Tennessee....... 4 points
Texas....... 0 points
SMU....... 0 points