In the varsity eight competition, Kansas State managed its fourth straight sub 7-minute run of the spring with a 6:59.5, but was bettered by Duke's 6:47.2. The time was only 3.4 seconds behind the season-best mark of 6:56.1 posted yesterday against SMU.

"I was very happy with the progress we made and how we executed yesterday," said Wildcat head coach Jenny Hale.

The Wildcats second varsity eight was edged out by the Blue Devils which covered the 2,000-meter course in 7:09.4, beating K-State by 3.4 seconds.

"The second varsity eight rowed a pretty decent first 1,000 meters and should have been able to control the race," said Wildcat head coach Jenny Hale. "They were only a couple seats down on Duke at the 1,000-meter mark."

Duke's novice eight went 7:23.6 to defeat the 'Cats by under six seconds in the first race of the dual. The varsity four race was also captured by the Blue Devils with a time a 7:59.4.

"I think the times are reflective of us trying to get out of the blocks for the first time," Hale said. "Also, going four races in three days and not quite having the on the water stamina to handle it."

Kansas State will next be in action at home on March 29, as they host a triangular with Iowa and Clemson at 9 a.m. on Tuttle Creek Lake in Manhattan, Kan.

First Novice Eights - 1. Duke, 7:23.6; 2. Kansas State, 7:29.4

First Varsity Fours - 1. Duke, 7:59.4; 2. Kansas State, 8:46.4

Second Varsity Eights - 1. Duke, 7:06.0; 2. Kansas State, 7:09.4

First Varsity Eights - 1. Duke, 6:47.2; 2. Kansas State, 6:59.5

First Varsity Eights: Cox: Brandy Sherwood; Stroke: Lara Schrock; 7: Lori Holcomb; 6: Carissa Land; 5: Susie Truax; 4: Alyssa Adams; 3: Courtney Franssen; 2: Talara Wait; Bow: Katy Bockelman.

Second Varsity Eights: Cox: Elane Walker; Stroke: Amy Herrmann; 7: Linzi Hauldren; 6: Angela Murray; 5: Amiee Finkbeiner; 4: Grace Riekenberg; 3: Jessica Carmer; 2: Katie Baxter; Bow: Jamie Holt.

First Varsity Fours: Cox: Stephanie Riegle; Stroke: Renee Ecklund; 3: Kelsey Cook; 2: Amber Jaklevich; Bow: Jaynann Dumler.

First Novice Eights: Cox: Stephanie Black; Stroke: Hannah Langenwalter; 7: Megan Hauver; 6: Erin Erhart; 5: Emily Cummings; 4: Sarah Meitl; 3: Megan Henson; 2: Leslie Burgdorfer; Bow: Stephanie Nichols.