K-State captures Sunflower Showdown trophy again in women’s rowing at Wyandotte County Lake

K-State women rowers hoisted the Sunflower Showdown trophy after soundly defeating the University of Kansas on Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

For the second year in a row, the Kansas State women’s rowing team defeated the University of Kansas at the Sunflower Showdown Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake.

K-State swept the events, taking first place in all five events and winning 22 points to 0. It was a home event and senior day for KU.

The Big 12 championship will be held on Sunday, May 19, at Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Results:
1st Varsity Eight – 1, K-State, 6:23.6. 2, KU, 6:24.15.
2nd Varsity Eight – 1, K-State, 6:28.7. 2, KU, 6:34.12.
1st Varsity Four – 1, K-State, 7:11.3. 2, KU, 7:25.18.
2nd Varsity Four – 1, K-State, 7:22.9. 2, KU, 7:27.01. 3. KU, 7:43.14.
3rd Varsity Eight – 1, K-State, 6:51.8. 2, KU, 7:06.2. 3, KU, 7:09.33.