Michigan State University
At Ohio State with Michigan, Syracuse
Novices Continue to Excel as Spartans Compete at Ohio State
4/25/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Rowing
East Lansing, Mich. - The Michigan State rowing team had a rough go on the water on Saturday afternoon in Columbus, taking on No. 1 Ohio State, No. 13 Michigan, and No. 17 Syracuse. In racing on Griggs Reservoir on the Scioto river, the Spartans lined up against three ranked crews, with its novice eight once again stealing the show with a strong performance.
Defending national champion and No. 1 Ohio State swept the day on the river, posting open-water victories in all but the Novice Eight. In that race, the Spartans continued their strong season, staying in contact with the Buckeyes and finishing six seats behind OSU in a time of 6:51.0. The two crews were open water over Syracuse (7:01.09) and Michigan (7:09.6). The Spartans had finished 10 seconds behind the Buckeyes last week at the Clemson Invitational, and closed that margin by nearly seven seconds. Two of MSU's three losses in the novice eight this spring have come at the hands of No. 1 ranked OSU.
The other Spartan crews did not fare as well, as the two varsity boats were behind the Wolverines and Orange in the afternoon races, finishing 15 seconds behind Syracuse in the varsity eight race and 13 behind the Wolverines in the second eight.
MSU races in Wisconsin next Saturday, taking on Minnesota in addition to the host Badgers.
Michigan State vs. Ohio State, Michigan and Syracuse
April 25, 2015
Columbus, Ohio - Griggs Reservoir on the Scioto River
Varsity Eight Ohio State 6:19.8; Michigan 6:24.4; Syracuse 6:30.1; Michigan State 6:45.7
Second Varsity Eight: Ohio State 6:36.1; Syracuse 6:44.3; Michigan 6:45.5; Michigan State 6:58.7
Varsity Four Ohio State 7:24.5; Michigan 7:28.4; Syracuse 7:32.5; Michigan State 8:01.1
Novice Eight Ohio State 6:48.3; Michigan State 6:51.0; Syracuse 7:01.9; Michigan 7:09.6
Second Novice Eight Ohio State 7:01.9; Syracuse 7:11.6; Michigan 7:18.1; Michigan State 7:25.1
