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Nova Southeastern University captured its fourth Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship in the last five years, as it placed first at the 2011 championship. The event took place at Canal 54 in Fellsmere, Fla. The Sharks won with a total of 20 points.
The day began with a pair of 7:30 a.m. timed trials in the Varsity 8 and Varsity 4 events. In the Varsity 8, Nova Southeastern (7:03) finished ahead of Barry (7:13), Florida Tech (7:21), Rollins (7:34), Nova Southeastern Exhibition (7:39) and Tampa (7:43).
Nova Southeastern also captured the Varsity 4 timed trial, placing first with a showing of 7:48. The Sharks were followed by Florida Tech (8:05), Barry (8:11), Nova Southeastern Exhibition (8:22) and Rollins (8:28).
The Nova Southeastern Exhibition boat started off the competition with a 9:17.7 time in the varsity 4+ Petite Final. Rollins followed after clocking a mark of 10:11.4.
Nova Southeastern won the Varsity 4+ Grand Final in a time of 8:30.9 against a headwind. Barry (8:43.1) and Florida Tech (9:02.0) were the next boats to cross the finish line.
Tampa and Rollins each competed in the Varsity 8+ Petite Final, with the Spartans claiming a first-place finish with a time of 8:31.9. The Tars posted a time of 8:42.5.
Nova Southeastern solidified its championship with a time of 7:37.9 to win the Varsity 8+ Grand Final. Florida Tech (7:44.6) and Barry (7:48.6) also earned points for their finishes in the event.
Event #1: Women's V 4+ Petite Final
Place - Team (Split) Finish, Points
1 - NOVA-EX 09:17.7
2 - ROLLINS (00:53.7) 10:11.4, 2 points
Event #2: Women's V 4+ Final
Place - Team (Split) Finish, Points
1 - NOVA 08:30.9, 8 points
2 - BARRY (00:12.2) 08:43.1, 6 points
3 - FL.TECH (00:31.1) 09:02.0, 4 points
Event #3: Women's V 8+ Petite Final
Place - Team (Split) Finish, Points
1- TAMPA 08:31.9
2 - ROLLINS (00:10.6) 08:42.5, 3 points
Event #4: Women's V 8+ Final
Place - Team (Split) Finish, Points
1 - NOVA 07:37.9, 12 points
2 - FL.TECH (00:06.7) 07:44.6, 9 points
3 - BARRY (00:10.7) 07:48.6, 6 points
Overall Points
1. Nova Southeastern - 20
2. Florida Tech - 13
3. Barry - 12
4. Rollins - 5
Varsity 4 Champions
Varsity 8 Champions