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UW women’s crew advances two boats to grand finals, but not the varsity eight

Washington’s second varsity eight and varsity four boats advanced in semifinals on Lake Natoma at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, but the Husky varsity eight boat failed to gain a grand final berth.

GOLD RIVER, Calif. — Washington advanced two boats to grand finals, but the Husky varsity eight boat continued its turbulent season Saturday and failed to gain its hopeful grand final berth on the cool and intermittently breezy second day of the NCAA Rowing Championships

With a temperature of 68 degrees and early morning headwinds between 10-15 mph, Washington’s second varsity eight and varsity four boats advanced in semifinals on Lake Natoma at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center.