WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — These Huskies stand alone.
Washington’s varsity eight became the first collegiate team to win five straight Intercollegiate Rowing Association titles Sunday at Mercer Lake.
The Huskies dominated a sterling field, achieving open water with 750 meters to go in the 2,000 meter race. Washington finished in 5:28.0, followed by California in 5:30.8 and Princeton in 5:30.9.
The Huskies surpassed previous four-time winners California (1999-2002) and Cornell (1955-58 and 1909-1912).
It is the team’s seventh national title in nine years.