Senior Meggie Murray gets ready to shove off with her team during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Junior Ashley Houser puts out effort during a practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Sophomore Noelle Dykmann warms up while senior Meggie Murray concentrates on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team practices on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Sophomore Noelle Dykmann pushes with her legs as she leans back on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. In rowing the legs are used more than any other part of the body. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Senior Meggie Murray pushes herself during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team performs a routine on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team tries to get their form just right for the best results on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Waking up the ducks is just part of what the rowing team does on a chilly morning like this one. The varsity rowing team practices on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Sophomore Mary Rose Eakes helps her team during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Sophomore Kayla Brock and sophomore Noelle Dykmann lean back and push during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team exerts their energy during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Junior Madi Haney strives to get her form right on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team pushes forward during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Senior Meggie Murray reveals her energy loss during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The rowing team heads back to the dock on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team paddles in unison on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Rain or shine, the rowing team practices regardless. The women start practice at 7:00 a.m. on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team gets ready for the next stroke on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Junior Madi Haney and junior Erin Roeser press hard during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Junior Erin Roeser pushes herself on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
The varsity rowing team pushes hard as they head back to the dock on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
Senior Meggie Murray, sophomore Noelle Dykmann and sophomore Kayla Brock concentrate during practice on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)
A foggy morning is just one of the atmosphere's the women's rowing team has to deal with when practicing. The varsity team rows back to the dock on Apr. 8, 2015 at Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan. (Rodney Dimick | The Collegian)