Spartans Open Spring Slate At Stetson Sprints

DELAND, Fla. - The University of Tampa rowing team opened its spring season at the Stetson Sprints, competing against top national teams.

The women's varsity 4, which consisted of Samantha Burns, Dana Schwarz, Alyssa Rodriques (stroke), Alicia Thompson and Caitlyn Guthrie placed second with a time of 8:54.2. Stetson won the race at 8:34.9 as the Spartans defeated the team from The University of Florida.

UT returns to competition on Fri., Mar. 20 at the Mayors Cup, which is held in Tampa.

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