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161 Zoe Ribar, like other Hawkeye seniors, has con- tributed to the progression of Iowa rowing. "Knowing where we started, where we are now, and where we can be is exciting," Ribar said. "ere are no words I can use to adequately ex- press how proud I am of my whole crew." Ribar says expectation is a key word. In 2003, Iowa finished fourth out of seven teams for its best fin- ish in the league. e Hawkeyes' only trip to the NCAA Championships was in 2001. "We were less thinking of how we expect to do at Big Tens and knowing if we race the race we are capable of doing, we'll be exactly where we want to be," Ribar said. Sophomore Ashley Duda agreed. One of the youngsters in the middle of the 1V8+ boat, Duda not only sees a fiery attitude during workouts, but she also notices across-the-board technical im- provement. "I think we're going to go out hard and surprise people," Duda said. "We are seen as underdogs and I think it is our time to break out." Other Hawkeyes who were in the 1V8+ boat are seniors Beth Baustian, Hannah Hawks, and Nina Hendriks, and sophomores Izzy Dolba and Kae- lynn Heiberg. "e attitude they have brought is a large reason why they all sat in the first eight," Carter said.