Notre Dame, competing in only its second-ever home regatta, swept all four races Sunday against Drake in cold and rainy conditions on the St. Joseph River.

Notre Dame took the first two spots in the varsity eight as the Irish "A" boat completed the race in six minutes, 28.5 seconds, while the "B" vessel finished 9.5 seconds later at 6:38.00.

In the novice four race, Notre Dame once against claimed first and second place in times of 7:44.90 and 7:50.90, respectively.

The closest race of the day was the varsity four as Notre Dame narrowly edged out Drake in a time of 7:28.45, only 4.2 seconds ahead of the Bulldogs, who finished in 7:32.70.

The novice eight race saw Notre Dame claim the top two positions again as the Irish "A" team finished in a time of 6:38.50.

This was the first-ever race for the Bulldogs as Drake added varsity rowing this season.

Notre Dame is in its second season of varsity competition.

The Irish will be back in the water Saturday, as they row at the Indiana Championships in West Lafayette, Ind.

Meet time is yet to be determined.

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