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Rowing Tops Duquesne in Home Opener

YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) – The Eastern Michigan University rowing team recorded three race victories in its home opener against Duquesne University this afternoon, April 10, on Ford Lake.

"It was great to get a race at home," Head Coach Kemp Savage said. "There were good performances in all boats and we are looking forward to making improvements for tomorrow."

The 1V8+ boat recorded the fastest time of the day on the 2000-meter course at 7:20.31 to claim the first-place finish. The Dukes 1V8+ squad posted a 7:47.96, a 27.65-second difference to the Eagles.