GOLD RIVER, Calif. – In a huge day for Washington rowing, the men’s and women’s teams each earned Pac-12 championships Sunday on Lake Natoma.
It was the first time since 1997 the UW men’s and women’s teams won conference titles in the same year.
The Washington women, who have been ranked No. 1 in the nation for six straight weeks, swept all five races – their seventh sweep of the season. Meanwhile, the UW men won all of their races except in the freshman eight, where they placed second to California.
“It’s humbling, honestly,” said UW women’s coach Yasmin Farooq.