March 21, 2002

EAST LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan State women's rowing team will open their spring season at Sleepy Hollow State Park. MSU will host Notre Dame on Lake Ovid, with races beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The Spartans last rowed against Miami and Georgetown on March 9th, during spring training in Tampa Bay, Fla. MSU's varsity eight swept the competition, taking first place in all eight races. The varsity four won all but one piece against Miami, while the novice won all their races against the Hurricanes.

The Fighting Irish faced Tennessee to open their season on March 16th. Notre Dame won four of its five races in Knoxville, Tenn.

This meet is the first of three home races in the Spartans' spring season. Michigan State will face conference rival Michigan on April 6th. MSU will also host the 2002 Big Ten Rowing Championship on May 4th on Lake Ovid.