National Champions!
Congratulations to Husky Softball and Men's Crew!
What a week it was for Husky athletics!
Just four days after the UW softball team captured its first national championship with a thrilling 3-2 victory over top-ranked Florida, the men's crew team swept the eights at the 107th IRA Championship Regatta to claim its third straight team title and sixth since it was first awarded in 1952.
That's three national championships for the Huskies in 2008-09. Washington's women's cross country team went undefeated on the year and won its first team title in November. Congratulations to the coaches, players, trainers and staff of all three championship teams. Unbelievable job, Huskies!
About the Softball Team
Danielle Lawrie
Check out some photos and video from the Dawgs' return to campus on June 3. The band played "Bow Down to Washington" as a crowd of fans cheered to champions. The team later took a ceremonial plunge into Lake Washington.
More Information:
- GoHuskies.com's Women's College World Series information page
- Seattle Times columnist Jerry Brewer: These Huskies were an absolute ball to watch
- ESPN.com: Huskies claim first NCAA softball title
- Buy your national championship apparel on GoHuskies.com
About Men's Crew
Washington swept all three eights for the first time since 1997 to win the team title at the 107th IRA Championship Regatta in Gold River, Calif. It was the third straight team title for the UW and sixth since it was first awarded in 1952.
In the varsity eight final, the Huskies overcame an early deficit with a late-race surge. California and Stanford jumped to the front of the pack but the UW kept its cool, battled ahead and took the lead with about 100 meters left. It was the 15th national title for the UW varsity eight.
Check out some photos from the Huskies' championship race on June 6.
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