Rowing team finishes third at South/Central Sprints
The MSU rowing team finished third overall this weekend at the 2010 South/Central Sprints in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
The MSU rowing team finished third overall this weekend at the 2010 South/Central Sprints in Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Although the No. 7-ranked MSU women’s rowing team didn’t win the national championship in the NCAA National Regatta on Sunday in Cherry Hill, N.J., tying the university’s top finish of sixth place with 54 points wasn’t a bad way to spend the weekend.
The No. 3 MSU women’s rowing team has grown accustomed to crossing the finish line and seeing its opponents far behind. The Spartans have dominated their opponents by so much this season they are having to re-practice what it feels like to have a close race as the team prepares for this weekend’s Big Ten Championship Regatta at Ohio State.
Two MSU rowers were named All-Americans Saturday by Pocock Racing Shells and the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.
When the MSU rowing team finished sixth in the 2007 NCAA Tournament, they were overjoyed. But Sunday, when the team finished with the same results in the 2008 NCAA Tournament in Rancho Cordova, Calif., a different feeling overtook the team.
Five Spartans were recognized by the College Sports Information Directors of America and ESPN The Magazine on Thursday for their accomplishments in athletics and academics this school year.
While most students were enjoying their break from classes and the stresses of college, these Spartans were busy at work competing for Big Ten titles. Here’s a rundown of what you missed while you were vacationing.
The MSU rowing team took three out of four races Saturday against Virginia at Rivanna Reservoir in Virginia. The No.