HENDERSON, Nev. – The Oregon State men's rowing team got its season started with a sweep against UC Santa Barbara, in the first annual Lake Las Vegas Collegiate Regatta.
"This is an awesome event," head coach said. "It's a beautiful location with perfect conditions for some high-level racing. Each boat settled into their rhythm early in the race and commanded each piece."
OSU's Varsity 8+ sealed the morning sweep for the Beavers with a time of 5-minutes, 53.8-seconds to beat UCSB finishing more than five seconds ahead of the Gauchos.
"This early season race is going to set a great foundation to gain speed down the line.