GREENSBORO, N.C. - Duke’s varsity eight was named the ACC Crew of the Week Tuesday after defeating Clemson and North Carolina in the Carolina Cup, held Saturday on Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C. It is the league’s first weekly honor presented this season.
The Blue Devils finished Saturday’s race in 6:41.3, more than 13 seconds better than host Clemson (6:54.5) and North Carolina (6:55.5) in leading Duke to a sweep of all five events in capturing the Carolina Cup. The No. 14 Blue Devils ended with 99 points, followed by Clemson (87) and North Carolina (78).