Three other Washington boats advance on Saturday and will have boats racing for national titles on Sunday as the Huskies go for an unprecedented fifth consecutive IRA championship.
West Windsor, N.J. — Washington’s men’s varsity eight edged closer to an unprecedented fifth straight Intercollegiate Rowing Association championship Saturday with a momentum-building drive through the semifinals at Mercer Lake.
The Huskies, who are going for an unprecedented five straight IRA titles, qualified for Sunday’s final by winning their heat in 5:32.8 — the second-fastest qualifying time of the day, behind California’s 5:30.5.
“I’m definitely happy with how we raced today,” said Huskies coach Michael Callahan.