Justin Moore's women are fast making a name for themselves, with Saturday's strong performance against 2011 Big East champs Louisville, eight-time Big East champion Notre Dame and Iowa serving notice that the Orange will challenge for podium spots in 2012.
The Varsity, racing in trying conditions, finished a deck behind winner Notre Dame and well in front of Iowa and Louisville. With six of the eight rowers sophomores and first years, the crew acquitted itself well, pushing far into Notre Dame's lead in the last 300 meters.
The second boat, also with a preponderance of sophomores and first years, came in a quarter length behind ND with the other two crews well back. The two fours also finished second.
More on lineups and quotes from Justin can be found here.
The final tune-up before the Big East championships on May 12-13 shows the Orange women continue to gain speed and race well. The tight racing in tough conditions will undoubtedly help them prepare for what is certain to be tough competition.
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