TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Drake University rowing team closed its spring break training trip in Tuscaloosa, Ala., with a series of races against Alabama on Saturday on the Black Warrior River.
The Bulldogs and the Crimson Tide competed head-to-head in four races on Saturday with 2nd varsity 4, varsity 8, second varsity 8 and varsity 4 races on the 2,000-meter course. Drake wasn't able to defeat Alabama in any of the four races but hung tough with the deep SEC team.
"We knew Alabama was a deep team even with their top-20 out in California, but we knew even with their next level we would have our hands full," said Drake head coach Charlie DiSilvestro.