The No. 2 California men's rowing team achieved a clean sweep against No. 5 Stanford in their annual Big Row, securing victories in all three varsity eight races. This marks Cal's twelfth consecutive win in this rivalry encounter, with the Bears dominating from the start to finish across all events. The third varsity eight led with an impressive 14-second victory, while the second and first varsity eights fended off late pushes from Stanford to clinch their respective races.

By the Numbers
  • California's third varsity eight won by 14 seconds, finishing in 5:58.1.
  • California's first varsity eight finished in 5:49.8, beating Stanford by 3.8 seconds.
  • The second varsity eight race was closely contested, with a final time of 5:55.7, just 3 seconds ahead of Stanford's 5:58.8.
State of Play
  • Cal has now secured a spot in the postseason, aiming to defend their MPSF Championship title on May 16-17.
  • The team is adjusting lineups and strategies in preparation for the upcoming IRA Championships on May 29-31.
What's Next

With the regular season concluded, Cal will utilize insights gained from the Big Row to refine their performance and test new lineups ahead of the MPSF Championships. Their focus will shift to maintaining their championship title and preparing for the fierce competition at the IRA Championships.

Bottom Line

Cal's sweep in the Big Row highlights their depth and adaptability as they head into critical postseason play, reinforcing their competitive edge and setting high expectations for upcoming championship races.