Virginia rowing finishes fourth at NCAA Championships in Gainesville

The University of Virginia women's rowing team secured a fourth-place finish at the 2026 NCAA Rowing Championships held in Gainesville, Georgia, on May 30. With 114 points, UVA outpaced Yale by 11 points while coming just five points shy of a podium spot. The Cavaliers placed all three of their NCAA-scoring boats in the A final, showcasing a resurgence in the program after finishing outside the top five in previous years. The Second Varsity Eight led the team with a third-place finish in its grand final, while the Varsity Eight also delivered a strong fourth-place performance. Virginia's previous best finish was third place in 2016.

• 2:36 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia rowing surges to fourth at NCAA Championships, its best national finish in a decade