Texas Longhorns women capture fourth NCAA rowing championship

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Texas Longhorns women capture fourth NCAA rowing championship
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The Texas Longhorns women's rowing team secured their fourth NCAA championship on Sunday at Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The team achieved this by winning two of three races, finishing with a total of 130 points, five ahead of second-place Stanford. The victory marks the Longhorns' fourth title in six seasons under coach Dave O'Neill, matching a school record set during the 2024 championship. The First Varsity Eight clinched the title with a close win, while the Varsity Four also secured victory earlier in the day. Tennessee finished in third place.

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  • Texas finishes with 130 points, five points ahead of Stanford.
  • First Varsity Eight secures the championship with a close win.
  • Longhorns have won four titles in six seasons under Dave O'Neill.
  • Tennessee takes third place in the event.
  • Championship held at Lake Lanier Olympic Park.
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The Texas Longhorns women won two of three races on Sunday to capture their fourth NCAA rowing championship. All four of the Longhorns' titles have come in the past six seasons under coach Dave O'Neill. Texas matched a school record set during its championship run in 2024 with 130 points, five more than runner-up Stanford.

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The Texas Longhorns rowing have captured their fourth NCAA rowing championship. All four have come in the past six seasons under coach Dave O'Neill.

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