March 29, 1998

EAST LANSING, Mich. - Michigan State crew won three of five races in a regatta with North Carolina this morning on the Grand River.

The Spartans' effort was highlighted by the varsity 8 boat, which maintained a lead for most of its 2,000-meter race, finishing four seconds ahead of North Carolina, 6:16.6-6:20.9.

"I think the varsity teams are on track," novice coach Matt Weise said. "The novices hopefully learned a lot today. We're on track to do well in San Diego next weekend."

Michigan State travels to California next weekend for the San Diego Crew Classic, April 4-5.

MICHIGAN STATE vs. NORTH CAROLINA

Grand River ( Lansing, Mich.

Novice 8                            Varsity 4
North Carolina  6:43                North Carolina won by nine seconds
Michigan State B    6:48                    (times not available)
Michigan State A    6:49

Junior Varsity 8                    Varsity 8
Michigan State  6:31                Michigan State  6:16.6
North Carolina  6:46                North Carolina  6:20.9

Novice 4
Michigan State  7:30.5
North Carolina  7:35.3