CHERRY HILL, N.J. – The University of Wisconsin’s men’s and women’s crew teams both claimed national titles Saturday.
The men’s varsity eight defeated top-ranked Washington and the rest of a strong field to win the 2008 Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championships.
The UW women’s lightweight varsity eight beat Georgetown by over four seconds later in the day. The Badger women were clocked in 6:35.117. The Hoyas were second in 6:39.617 with Stanford placing third.