Gophers Close Busy Opening Day at Big Ten Invite
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The University of Minnesota rowing team wrapped up a full Saturday of racing by completing two sessions at the 2026 Big Ten Invitational, held at the Sacramento State Aquatics Center. The Golden Gophers launched seven crews onto Lake Natoma, lining up against several of the nation’s top programs, including eight teams ranked in the Pocock CRCA national poll and all 11 teams from the Big Ten Conference. Minnesota’s strongest performance came from the Third Varsity Four, which delivered an 11-second victory in the second session. The Maroon and Gold set the tone early in the regatta. The…
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