In Duke's strongest performance, the varsity four (seeded third) of coxswain Ashleigh Anne McKinney, Allison Beattie, Elizabeth Howell, Nancy McKinstry and Lissa Glynn were able to push past ACC front-runner Virginia, and take second by under one second with a time of 7:46.6, marking the first time in championship history that Duke has beaten Virginia. Clemson captured first, crossing the finish line at 7:37.9.
1. Clemson, 7:37.9
2. Duke, 7:46.6
3. Virginia, 7:47.1
4. North Carolina, 7:56.8
5. Boston College, 7:59.6
6. Miami, 8:31.0