Rowing Stays In-State For Races at Eastern Michigan

East Lansing, Mich. -- Michigan State stays in-state for the first time this season for a dual race, heading to Ypsilanti to take on Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Fans are permitted at Ford Lake Park (9075 Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti Township MI) but are asked to maintain social distancing and masking protocols per the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

The two teams will engage in a regular schedule of 2,000 meter races in the varsity and second varsity eight, varsity four, and novice eight. The teams will remain on the water after racing to have a modified 500-meter sprint race in all four boats. 2,000 meter races will go off on 15-minute centers beginning at 11:45 am (varsity eight), and the 500-meter pieces will begin at 12:40 with the varsity eights and go on 10-minute centers.

MSU is looking to carry over momentum from last weekend's Big Ten Invitational in Cincinnati. The Spartans picked up a big win in the varsity four with a victory over No. 17 Minnesota, and also had an open-water win in the second varsity eight over Louisville.

"We're a very young team, and with more than 30 athletes participating in a collegiate race this season after last year was wiped out, there is certainly a learning curve," said head coach Kim Chavers. "We've really seen those younger athletes step up and embrace the challenges that has brought on. We're excited to see what the final push will look like as we head into May."

Michigan State vs. Eastern Michigan
Saturday, April 23 | Ford Lake Park, Ypsilanti

• 11:45 AM Varsity Eight (2K)
• 12:00 PM Second Varsity Eight (2K)
• 12:15 PM Varsity Four (2K)
• 12:30 PM Novice Eights (2K)

• 12:40 PM Varsity Eight (500m)
• 12:50 PM Second Varsity Eight (500m)
• 1:00 PM Varsity Four (500m)
• 1:10 PM Novice Eights (500m)

LINEUPS:
Varsity Eight: C - Sarah Flowney; S -   Maya Elbaranes; 7 - Ella McKenzie; 6 - Andrea Blanzy; 5 - Kiersten Korber; 4 - Elena Agioti; 3 - Kendall Carlin; 2 - Gianna Civiletto; B - Sara Hilburger

Second Varsity Eight: C - Ellise Flessland; S -   Cameron Novar; 7 - Kat Borders; 6 - Emily Petrosky; 5 - Carolynn Garner; 4 - Avery Rugg; 3 - Breanna Berry; 2 - Jessie Smith; B - Mackenzie Rugg

Varsity Four: C Lizzie Johnston; 4 - Sophia Ring; 3 - Cameron Daniels; 2 - Victoria Mills; B - Violet Butts

Novice Eight: C Sophia Stauffer; S -   Catryna Lear; 7 - Julie Armstrong; 6 - Morgan Jenzen; 5 - Brooke Byas; 4 - Gabby Schultz; 3 - Erica McIntee; 2 - Bailey Pease; B - Rhajani Shepherd

Fourth Varsity Eight: C Sarah Miles; S -   Ella Riihiluoma; 7 - Gabrielle Canola Leach; 6 - Savanna Gapinski; 5 - Emma LaPlante; 4 - Kalee Kniess ; 3 - Katie Bradley; 2 - Madison Mychalowych ; B - Allison Dunn

Players Mentioned

Elena Agioti

Julie Armstrong

Breanna Berry

Andrea Blanzy

Kat Borders

Violet Butts

Brooke Byas

Kendall Carlin

Gianna Civiletto

Cameron Daniels

Allison Dunn

Maya Elbaranes

Ellise Flessland

Sarah Flowney

Savanna Gapinski

Carolynn Garner

Sara Hilburger

Morgan Jenzen

Lizzie Johnston

Kalee Kniess

Kiersten Korber

Emma LaPlante

Catryna Lear

Erica McIntee

Ella McKenzie

Sarah Miles

Victoria Mills

Madison Mychalowych

Cameron Novar

Bailey Pease

Emily Petrosky

Ella Riihiluoma

Sophia Ring

Avery Rugg

Mackenzie Rugg

Gabby Schultz

Rhajani Shepherd

Jessie Smith

Sophia Stauffer

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