UCO Bronchos claim 2021 DII women's rowing championship
UCO wins 2021 rowing title
Central Oklahoma claimed the 2021 DII rowing championship. The Bronchos claimed the eights with a time of 6:39.731 and the fours with a time of 7:42.655.
The Bronchos previously won the title in 2019 and 2018. They were runners-up in 2017 and 2016.
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos are your 2021 Fours #D2ROW Champions with a time of 7:42.655. Mercyhurst finishes second followed by Florida Tech.#MakeItYours | #NCAAD2 pic.twitter.com/jCkubGL2H5
— NCAA Division II (@NCAADII) May 30, 2021
Finals set at the DII rowing championships
The 2021 DII rowing championships conclude Sunday at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. Catch all of the action right here on NCAA.com.
Note: This year's stream is shared between Division II and Division I.
Florida Tech won in the Eights Repechage and Fours Repechage, defeating Florida Tech in both races Saturday to secure the final spots in Sunday's finals. Here are the full results from Friday and Saturday's schedule.
On Friday, Central Oklahoma, Embry-Riddle (Florida), Florida Tech and Mercyhurst competed in preliminary Varsity 8+ and Varsity 4+ rounds with two teams each securing a spot in Sunday's final. Central Oklahoma and Mercyhurst put up strong performances in both the eights and fours, with each team locking in their spot in Sunday's final. Embry-Riddle and Florida Tech will compete Sunday morning in an elimination repechage.
NCAA announces 2021 DII women's rowing championship selections
The NCAA Division II Women’s Rowing Committee has selected the teams that will compete in the 2021 DII women’s rowing championships.
The championships are composed of four teams and each team is required to field one boat of eight rowers and one boat of four rowers. Those four institutions are Central Oklahoma, Embry-Riddle (Florida), Florida Tech and Mercyhurst.
The championships will be held May 28-30 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, with University of Central Florida and Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Association, serving as hosts.
Get ready for the DII Rowing Championship selection show today at 5 p.m. ET
The wait is almost over. The 2021 NCAA DII Rowing Championship selection show will air at 5 p.m. EDT Monday on NCAA.com. The 2021 DII Rowing Championship will take place from May 28-30 Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. Central Oklahoma (above) has won the last two national championships.
Below is the full championship schedule
- Friday, May 28 | 11:24 a.m. (Eights Heats); 11:48 a.m. (Fours Heats) on NCAA.com
- Saturday, May 29 | 10:36 a.m. (Eights Repechage); 10:48 a.m. (Fours Repechage) on NCAA.com
- Sunday, May 30 | 9:24 a.m. (Fours Finals); 9:48 a.m. (Eights Finals); 11:30 a.m. ET (Awards) on NCAA.com
All times Eastern
The DII rowing selections are May 17
The 2021 DII rowing championship is May 28-30 at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida. Central Oklahoma (above) has won the last two national championships.
Below is the full championship schedule
- Friday, May 28 | 11:24 a.m. (Eights Heats); 11:48 a.m. (Fours Heats) on NCAA.com
- Saturday, May 29 | 10:36 a.m. (Eights Repechage); 10:48 a.m. (Fours Repechage) on NCAA.com
- Sunday, May 30 | 9:24 a.m. (Fours Finals); 9:48 a.m. (Eights Finals); 11:30 a.m. ET (Awards) on NCAA.com
All times Eastern
DII rowing championship history
Central Oklahoma has won the last two national championships in DII rowing.
Here is the complete championship history for DII rowing.
| YEAR | CHAMPION | POINTS | RUNNER-UP | POINTS | HOST OR SITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Central Oklahoma | 30 | Florida Tech | 23 | Indianapolis |
| 2018 | Central Oklahoma | 18 | Western Washington | 14 | Sarasota, Fla. |
| 2017 | Western Washington | 17 | Central Oklahoma | 16 | West Windsor, N.J. |
| 2016 | Barry | 20 | Central Oklahoma | 15 | Gold River, Calif. |
| 2015 | Barry | 20 | Mercyhurst | 15 | Gold River, Calif. |
| 2014 | Humboldt State | 16 | Nova Southeastern | 15 | Indianapolis |
| 2013 | Nova Southeastern | 20 | Barry | 15 | Indianapolis |
| 2012 | Humboldt State | 20 | Western Washington | 13 | West Windsor, N.J. |
| 2011 | Western Washington | 20 | Mercyhurst | 13 | Gold River, Calif. |
| 2010 | Western Washington | 20 | Seattle Pacific | 11 | Lake Natoma, Calif. |
| 2009 | Western Washington | 18 | Mercyhurst | 13 | Cherry Hill, N.J. |
| 2008 | Western Washington | 20 | UC San Diego | 15 | Lake Natoma, Calif. |
| 2007 | Western Washington | 20 | UC San Diego | 11 | Knoxville, Tenn. |
| 2006 | Western Washington | 20 | Barry | 15 | West Windsor, N.J. |
| 2005 | Western Washington | 20 | Mercyhurst | 12 | Sacramento |
| 2004 | Mercyhurst | 18 | Humboldt State | 17 | Sacramento |
| 2003 | UC Davis | 20 | Western Washington | 15 | Indianapolis |
| 2002 | UC Davis | 50 | Western Washington | 45 | Indianapolis |