EAST LANSING, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University rowing team headed up the road to East Lansing to compete in the Head of the Grand, hosted by Michigan State University today, Oct. 9. The Eagles raced nine boats throughout the day, and reached the podium in all four races.
Leading the way on the morning was the Novice 8+ and Novice 4+ boats, who both claimed victories in their respective races. Beginning with the Novice 8+, the 'A' boat claimed first in the five-boat race with a time of 13:15, defeating a boat from Grand Valley State by five seconds.