Courtesy: Duke Photography

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The Duke women’s rowing team competed against Central Florida and No. 20 Michigan State on Saturday at Lake Monticello. The Blue Devils raced in the varsity eight, second varsity eight, varsity four and novice eight boats.

In Duke’s first race of the day, the novice eight crew was defeated by Central Florida. The Golden Knights finished in 7:12.7, while the Blue Devils had a time of 7:46.6. In the varsity four race, Central Florida’s boat won with a time of 7:43.7 and Duke was second at 7:48.5. The Golden Knights then won the second varsity eight race with a time of 6:51.3, with the Blue Devils finishing second at 6:58.4. Central Florida ended the morning session with a victory in the varsity eight race, winning with a time of 6:37.9. Duke’s varsity eight crew finished in 6:41.9.

Michigan State opened the afternoon session with a victory in the novice eight race, winning with a time of 7:14.32. In the varsity four race, the Spartans won with a time of 7:42.40 and Duke was second at 7:55.61. The Spartans won the second varsity eight race with a time of 6:41.40, with the Blue Devils finishing second at 6.56.56. Michigan State wrapped up the afternoon session with a victory in the varsity eight race, rowing to a time of 6:30.0. Duke finished in 6:33.1.

The Blue Devils will next compete in the ACC Championship in Clemson, S.C., on April 21. 

Saturday’s Race Results
Duke vs. Central Florida
Novice 8+: 1. Central Florida 7:12.7; 2. Duke 7:46.6
Varsity 4+: 1. Central Florida 7:43.7; 2. Duke 7:48.5
Second Varsity 8+: 1. Central Florida 6:51.3; 2. Duke 6:58.4
Varsity 8+: 1. Central Florida 6:37.9; 2. Duke 6:41.9

Duke vs. Michigan State
Novice 8+: 1. Michigan State 7:14.32; 2. Duke 7:48.92
Varsity 4+: 1. Michigan State 7:42.40; 2. Duke 7:55.61
Second Varsity 8+: 1. Michigan State 6:41.40; 2. Duke 6.56.56
Varsity 8+: 1. Michigan State 6:30.00; 2. Duke 6:33.10

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