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Women's tennis back at NCAAs\nThe No. 37 IU women's tennis will look to keep their season alive when they battle No. 28 Wake Forest University 9 a.m. Friday in Lexington, Ky. at the Hilary J. Boone Varsity Tennis Complex.\nThe Hoosiers go into the tournament as the No. 3 seed in the four-team region hosted by the University of Kentucky.\nRowing to vie for spot in NCAA tournament\nWhen battling the No. 2 Demon Deacons it won't be new territory for IU as they faced Wake Forest earlier in the season. In a Feb. 12 match at home, the Hoosiers dominated from the outset, winning in convincing fashion 6-1.\nIf IU repeats the performance against the Demon Deacons, the Hoosiers would face the winner of the Kentucky-Marshall University match 2 p.m. Saturday.\nAfter posting its best ever finish in the Big Ten Tournament -- sixth place -- the Hoosiers will look to continue their season by performing well at the Aramark South/Central Regional Sprints.\nThe Regional Sprints will take place Saturday and Sunday in Oak Ridge, Tenn. \nThe Hoosiers will be led by senior Amanda Walker who became the first IU rower to be named first-team All-Big Ten.\n Russell dominates in Canadian trials \nSophomore swimmer Colin Russell continued his dominance in the 400 freestyle as he won in the Canadian Time Trials with a time of 3 minutes, 52.81 seconds. The time not only broke the Canadian record, but also the school record by nearly three seconds.\n"We are extremely proud of Colin," said IU coach Ray Looze in a statement. "Winning at the Canadian Trials is a breakthrough for him."\nRussell is now qualified for the World Championships in Montreal July 16-31, and at the World University Games in Izmir, Turkey, Aug. 12-17.