Big Ten Women's Rowing news

Michigan State Sweeps Rowing Postseason Individual Honors

Wed, 07 May 2008 11:09:22 PST

After winning the Big Ten Women's Rowing Championship on May 3, Michigan State earned additional postseason honors by sweeping the individual awards as Anne Cowan was named Athlete of the Year, Laura Cowal was voted Freshman of the Year and Matt Weise garnered Coach of the Year accolades.

Big Ten Women's Rowing All-Big Ten Team Announced

Sat, 03 May 2008 21:39:21 PST

The 2008 Women's Rowing All-Big Ten Team was announced at the conclusion of the conference championships

Michigan State Wins Big Ten Championship

Sat, 03 May 2008 14:30:45 PST

Big Ten Network Coverage

Championships Host Site

Event-by-event results

Michigan State won the 2008 Big Ten Rowing Championship on Saturday with a final team total of 150 points. The Spartans took home first place finishes in the first varsity eight as well as both varsity four grand finals to claim the overall championship. Wisconsin finished second (114 points), edging Ohio State by two points.

2008 Big Ten Women's Rowing Championships Preview

Thu, 01 May 2008 11:15:04 PST

Big Ten Network Coverage

Championships Host Site
This season marks the ninth year of the Big Ten Women's Rowing Championships and will be hosted by the University of Michigan. The Championships will take place at the Michigan Boathouse on Belleville Lake near Ann Arbor on Saturday, May 3 beginning at 8 a.m. ET.

Minnesota's First Varsity Eight Named Big Ten Boat of the Week

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:54:30 PST

The Minnesota first varsity eight is named the Big Ten Boat of the Week. The Gopher crew raced passed Kansas in convincing fashion on April 25 to earn the honor.

A Formula for Success

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:48:28 PST

Matt Weise was figuratively and literally at home during the 1992-93 school year. Having just graduated from Michigan State with a bachelor's degree in physics and a minor in mathematics, the Grosse Ile, Mich., native returned home for an ideal job of teaching ninth grade physical science. But after just one year as a high school teacher, Weise missed college, and most importantly, missed rowing. So he opted to return to East Lansing with a formula for success.

Big Ten Announces Co-Boats of the Week

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:35:30 PST

Michigan and Michigan State's first varsity eight boats are named Big Ten Co-Boats of the Week. Both crews notched wins over Louisville and Minnesota last weekend.

Iowa's First Varsity Eight named Big Ten Boat of the Week

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:53:04 PST

Iowa's first varsity eight is named Big Ten Boat of the Week. The crew had four wins while participating in the George Washington Invitational.

Engineering the Standard

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:35:33 PST

When speaking with Minnesota's Jennifer Barnes, one would never know she is arguably the best rower in the Golden Gophers' history without her bio in hand. She is the last to mention that not only is she the lone All-American in program history, but she has captured that honor twice in as many years. In fact, head coach Wendy Davis said she would be shocked if Barnes even had the certificates displayed in her room.

Big Ten Announces Boat of the Week

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:41:02 PST

The Ohio State second varsity eight is this week's Big Ten Boat of the Week. The crew won both races they participated in at the ACC/Big Ten duals

Big Ten Announces Co-Boats of the Week

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:58:34 PST

Indiana's first varsity eight and Michigan State's varsity four share this week's Boat of the Week honor.

Wisconsin First Varsity Four Take Home Weekly Honor

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:37:17 PST

The Wisconsin first varsity four takes home the inaugural Big Ten Boat of the Week honor of 2008 after winning three races at the Longhorn Invitational.

Big Ten Rowing Season in Review

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:10:36 PST

Big Ten Champion Minnesota and Ohio State finished in the top six at the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Rowing Championships, held May 25-27, at Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The Buckeyes placed a program-best third overall, while the conference champions took sixth, highlighted by a national title in the Second Varsity Eight.

Minnesota and Ohio State Rowing Set for NCAA Championships

Tue, 22 May 2007 16:13:13 PST

Big Ten Champion Minnesota and Ohio State are set to compete at the 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Rowing Championships this week. The event will be held May 25-27 at Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, Tenn. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville will serve as host.