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The varsity eight performance made all the difference for Virginia, putting them up to a team score of 87 and earning the Cavs their second national championship. Michigan finished second at 82.
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In the 1990s, the NCAA saw something they liked in rowing. They liked it so much that it was established as a championship sport. This weekend, the nation's best will compete in West Windsor, N.J.
- Championship fields announced: Division I | Division II | Division III More: Schedule of events
- Back for seconds
- Grand entrance
- Trio advances
- Crowded waters
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Which team do you think has the best chance to knock off defending champ Virginia in 2013?
Brown
18% (116 votes)
Michigan
38% (241 votes)
Stanford
18% (114 votes)
California
26% (169 votes)
Total votes: 640