The No. 15 Duke rowing team is preparing for the Rocky Top Invitational at Melton Hill Lake, Tennessee. Competing against formidable teams like No. 5 Tennessee and No. 14 Pennsylvania, Duke's Third Varsity Eight kicks off the events on Friday at 3 p.m. Over two days, the Blue Devils will participate in heats, semifinals, and finals across five boats. Semifinals start Saturday morning, with finals concluding the competition in the afternoon. All races will be tracked live for fans and followers.

By the Numbers
  • Five boats racing against teams including No. 5 Tennessee and No. 14 Pennsylvania.
  • Two days of competition with 12 heats and multiple semifinal and final races.
State of Play
  • Duke's schedule includes various heats starting at 3 p.m. on April 3.
  • Semifinals will begin on April 4 at 8 a.m., followed by finals at 11:54 a.m.
What's Next

Following the Rocky Top Invitational, Duke will compete in the inaugural Orlando Invite on April 17-18 against other ranked teams, continuing their busy season.

Bottom Line

Duke rowing has a critical weekend ahead, facing tough competitors and aiming for strong performances to bolster their ranking before the upcoming events.