The No. 2 California men's rowing team wrapped up a successful weekend by sweeping all three races against No. 11 Yale at the Princeton Invitational. This achievement followed their earlier victories against top programs like No. 5 Brown and No. 9 Syracuse. The Bears showcased their speed with impressive finishes, setting the stage for the second half of the season.

By the Numbers
  • Cal's third varsity eight (3V8+) finished in 5:54.16, compared to Yale's 6:06.17.
  • The second varsity eight (2V8+) completed the race in 5:48.34, versus Yale鈥檚 6:02.81.
  • The varsity eight (V8+) won with a time of 5:43.24, ahead of Yale's 5:46.09 by just under three seconds.
State of Play
  • The Bears achieved wins against No. 5 Brown and No. 9 Syracuse in earlier races.
  • Cal faced stiff competition from No. 4 Princeton, pushing for improvements in their performance.
  • With 3V8+ and V8+ wins on Saturday, the team solidified its strong showing overall.
What's Next

Cal's next challenge will be "The Dual," where they will host No. 1 Washington on April 25, competing for the Schoch Cup. Both teams will aim to leverage their strengths in this critical rivalry race.

Bottom Line

The Bears' dominant performance against Yale reflects their potential as they head into the latter part of the season. Maintaining momentum will be crucial as they prepare for a high-stakes encounter with Washington.