DAYTON – The University of Dayton rowing team will kick off the 2017 fall season with races against West Virginia and Duquesne this Saturday, Oct. 7.

Saturday's races are slated for a 9 a.m. start and will be held on the Monongahela River in in Morgantown, W. Va.
 
"After weeks of racing each other in practices, the team is looking forward to lining up and racing other teams," said UD rowing coach Mike Wenker. "We have scrimmaged with Duquesne and West Virginia the last few springs. The coaches want some good racing."