Pacific Lutheran University Crew
PLU Crew is the varsity rowing program for Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington. The team was founded in 1964 as a joint program with University of Puget Sound. Today the team consists of Men's and Women's programs for both Varsity and Novice rowers, and competes as a member of the Northwest Collegiate Rowing Conference (NCRC) and Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA).
Read more about Pacific Lutheran University Crew: History, Meyer-Lamberth Cup, Lightweight Program, Head Coaches, All-Americans, National Team Members, Current Fleet, Former Fleet
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