With hopes of redefining its postseason, the No. 9 Michigan rowing team fine-tuned its rhythm and looked to put its disappointing Big Ten Championships performance behind it. While the Wolverines set themselves up for success on Day One of the NCAA Championships, their stamina ultimately dropped off and the team finished 11th place overall.

While Michigan’s refined intentions led to early success, as the weekend continued and competition increased, the Wolverines struggled to sustain their initial momentum. Even so, the unit performed cleanly and illustrated the chemistry that the boats had curated throughout the season.

“We really were struggling early in the season, and it was really impressive how much the team improved,” Michigan coach Mark Rothstein said on Sunday. “We had a really

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