Six members of the Western Washington University women's rowing team have been recognized on the 2026 GNAC Rowing All-Conference Team. Senior Taylor Wall earned co-Rower of the Year honors, leading the Varsity 8+ to a GNAC title. Sophomore Emilie Borberg was named the GNAC Newcomer of the Year, reflecting her significant contribution to the team. The Viking rowing program is eyeing their 10th NCAA Division II title as they compete in the championships this weekend.

By the Numbers
  • 30 points scored by WWU at the GNAC Championships, achieving a perfect team score.
  • 22 NCAA II Rowing Championship appearances out of 24 opportunities.
State of Play
  • WWU competes in the 2026 NCAA Division II Rowing Championships this weekend in Georgia.
  • The team is ranked No. 1 nationally and has recently won five consecutive races.
What's Next

The Vikings aim to leverage their current momentum to secure a victory at the NCAA Championships, seeking to extend their legacy in collegiate rowing. Their recent performance positions them as a formidable competitor for the title.

Bottom Line

The Western Washington University women's rowing team's successful season, highlighted by multiple individual honors and a perfect GNAC performance, sets the stage for their potential historic achievement at the NCAA Championships. Their focus now is to convert recent momentum into championship success.