Big Wins at Big Row

No. 1 Stanford wins in all five boats against No. 9 California

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Top-ranked Stanford defeated No. 9 California on Saturday morning at the annual Big Row at Redwood Shores, sweeping all five boats in its final regular-season event.

Both varsity four boats cruised to victory to begin the morning, with Stanford’s second varsity four (7:51.8) posting a faster time than California’s first varsity four (7:53.5). The only time Stanford has posted a wider margin of victory in the varsity fours this year came against Virginia on April 13, also at Redwood Shores.

Things continued strong for the Cardinal in the first varsity eight, with a 15-second win over the Golden Bears. The second varsity eights held the largest margin of victory (18.4 seconds) for the varsity eights. Stanford’s third varsity eight closed out the morning with a 2.7-second win, securing the sweep of California.

Postseason action is ahead for the Cardinal as it competes in its first ACC Championships, beginning on May 16 and concluding on May 17. Syracuse is the defending champion of the ACC, but Stanford swept Syracuse at Redwood Shores on April 12. Stanford has won its last three conference championships dating back to 2022. Clemson hosts this year’s ACC Championships at Lake Hartwell in Clemson, S.C.

Results

Varsity Four

1. Stanford- 7:38.7

2. California- 7:53.5

Second Varsity Four

1. Stanford- 7:51.8

2. California- 8:10.5

Varsity Eight

1. Stanford- 6:32.0

2. California- 6:47.0

Second Varsity Eight

1. Stanford- 6:50.1