GOLD RIVER, Calif. — The victory drought continued for Washington women’s crew.
California rallied in the final 500 meters to upset the favored Huskies in the varsity four grand final Sunday on the final day of the NCAA rowing championships on Lake Natoma.
With temperatures in the mid-70s and little wind, the Huskies powered to an early lead and maintained their margin until fading and finishing second in the 2,000-meter finale at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center in 7 minutes, 9.203 second. California was victorious in 7:08.410, with Virginia third in 7:12.071 in the first of three grand final in the 15-race session.