Team 1980 Women's Rowing (2020) - Hall of Fame - Oregon State University Athletics

Team 1980 Women's Rowing

Induction:
2020

The 1980 women’s crew team remains one of the most accomplished clubs in school history. The Beavers, led by head coach Ralph Mathison, placed second in the inaugural National Women’s Rowing Association championship in Tennessee. The runner-up finish was to a team that was made up of collegiate rowers from around the country.

The 15-member OSU team, plus two coaches, ended the championships considered the best pure collegiate crew in the country. The team competed in 14 races during the NWRA competition over four days, winning national titles in the Senior 8 and Elite 8 competitions.