May 18, 2008

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OAK RIDGE, Tenn. - Kansas rowing ended its 2008 campaign in Oak Ridge, Tenn. at the South-Central Regionals with several solid performances and a strong finish from the team's Novice Eight boat.  Of the 22 team field, Kansas placed 18th with 78 points, just two places behind Kansas State.  KU's Novice Eight boat finished in 11^th place, the team's highest finish. 

The First Varsity Eight boat placed third in the `D' final.  KU defeated Eastern Michigan and crossed the wire in 7:10.16. KU will return six oarswomen from its First Varsity Eight boat next year, plus its coxswain Katie Brosious.

The Second Varsity Eight boat placed 16^th overall.  KU placed fourth in the `C' final with a time of 7:14.24.  Like the First Varsity Eight boat, the Second Varsity Eight boat will return six members next year, along with coxswain Lexie Peterson.

KU's Novice Eight boat placed 11^th and earned KU 6 points.  KU crossed the finish line in 7:26.60.

KU placed 18^th overall at the South-Central Regionals with 79 points, but earned a 10^th place finish in the Central region.

"Our Novice Eight and Second Eight had solid finishes," said head coach Rob Catloth.  "Our 1-V struggled, but hopefully that will serve as motivation over the summer.  We return all but four rowers from our varsity and we have had a really strong novice group, so we have high hopes for next year."

Check back later in the week for a recap on the 2008 rowing season.  Complete results can be found at www.orra.org/regattas.html and the Central Region point totals are listed below.

CENTRAL REGION STANDINGS

1. Michigan State 371

2. Ohio State 351

3. Wisconsin 348

4. Michigan 331

5. Notre Dame 315

6. Minnesota 264

7. Iowa 202

8. Indiana 145

9. Kansas State 97

10. Kansas 79

11. Murray State 54

12. Eastern Michigan 18

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