The OCU women battled University of Central Oklahoma on the Oklahoma River for the 3rd meeting of the Stroklahoma Regatta capturing two of the three races.
In the most exciting race of the morning, the trophy race in the Eight (8+), OCU grabbed an early lead on their hometown rival which they held for the first 1200 meters of the 2000 meter racecourse. UCO made a move and took the lead with 700 meters to go. UCO overpowered their competitors in the sprint and won the race in 7:15.92 while the Stars finished just 1.17 seconds behind.
Rowers of the OCU Women's Eight (8+) quickly turned around for the Four (4+) and Singles (1x's) race. In an even tighter race, OCU jumped ahead off the start and held off UCO's last minute push in the sprint to win by half a second. OCU clocked a time of 8:24.94. In the Lightweight Women's 1x, Kat Schiro placed 3rd in 8:34.64 while her teammate, Jane Imfeld, clocked a 8:37.24.
In the final race of the day, OCU's Women's Lightweight Double (2x) of Shantel Wagner and Briana Hurley, took on UCO Novice Women's Eight (8+). The Stars rowed a 8:31.54 beating the Bronchos' 8:33.74.
At the conclusion of racing, OCU who is the 2009 and 2010 Stroklahoma Champion presented UCO with the trophy. Coach Borger said to the teams, "This hometown rivalry is not only fueld by our will to beat each other but is intensified by our friendship." The OCU Women will next race on Sunday, April 3rd at 10:00 am against Wichita State University on the Oklahoma River.
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