The University rowing team opens its 2005 spring season Saturday at the ACC/Big 10 Challenge. The regatta will be held on the Griggs Reservoir in Columbus, Ohio.
The Cavaliers will join conference foe Duke against non-conference opponents Michigan and Ohio State.
Virginia enters the regatta ranked sixth in the preseason USRowing/Collegiate Rowing Coaches Poll. The Ohio State and Michigan varsity eight boats are ranked fourth and fifth in the nation, respectively.