West Windsor Township, N.J. – With three national titles already in program history, Cal Poly Humboldt Rowing is back on the national stage this weekend at the 2025 NCAA Division II Rowing Championships, determined to capture its fourth NCAA title on the waters of Lake Mercer in New Jersey.
Racing begins on Friday, May 30, with heats in both the Varsity 8+ and Varsity 4+ events. The top crew in each heat will earn a direct berth to Saturday's Grand Final, while the remaining boats will race again in the repechage round on Friday afternoon for a second shot at a championship lane.
Friday Heat Schedule – NCAA Division II Championships
(Top 1 in each heat advances to Grand Final; remainder to Repechage)
DIVISION II: EIGHT (V8+)
DIVISION II: FOUR (V4+)
If either Humboldt boat does not win its respective heat, it will compete in the repechage Friday afternoon:
Results from Friday's racing will determine seeding and lanes for Saturday's Grand Finals, scheduled for:
The Lumberjacks are seeking their first national championship since 2023, and a win this year would add to previous NCAA titles earned in 2012, 2014, and 2023. Cal Poly Humboldt enters the weekend among the nation's elite, ready to battle for another place in rowing history.
Boat Lineups – Cal Poly Humboldt
Varsity 4+ (V4+)
Varsity 8+ (V8+)
How to Watch
Fans can stream all championship races live at NCAA.com.