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Big Ten CommunicationsPublished: 4/21/2026, Last updated: 4/21/2026
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Ohio State and Rutgers Named Big Ten Boats of the Week

Boats of the Week
Ohio State I Eights
• Went 3-0 at the Big Ten Invitational over the weekend
• Picked up the first victory for the Buckeyes in a time of 6:18.6, beating No. 12 Rutgers and No. 20 UCLA
• Completed the afternoon race in 6:17.7, more than 10 seconds ahead of the runner-up
• Defeated the field on Sunday with a time of 6:25.9

Rutgers I Fours
• Top boat across the finish line in 7:06.4 ahead of No. 16 Ohio State and No. 20 UCLA to open the Big Ten Invitational
• Took second behind top-ranked Stanford with a time of 7:15.2
• Earned a third-place finish in 7:04.2, just 1.86 seconds after the runner-up

Rutgers III Fours
• Captured a pair of victories at the Big Ten Invitational
• Topped ranked opponents in No. 20 UCLA and No. 16 Ohio State in a time of 7:19.7
• Clocked 7:20.9 to upset No. 1 Stanford
• Placed third in their final race with a time of 7:27.9 while besting No. 9 Cal and No. 17 Michigan 

2026 Big Ten Boats of the Week
March 31
Iowa I Eights
Rutgers I Fours
Rutgers III Fours

April 7
Minnesota I Eights
Ohio State IV Eights

April 14
Washington I Eights
Rutgers I Fours
Rutgers III Fours

April 21
Ohio State I Eights
Rutgers I Fours
Rutgers III Fours