California takes on rival Stanford in the Big Row on Saturday, May 2, at Redwood Shores Lagoon in Redwood City, Calif. The Golden Bears' top-ranked varsity 8+ is seeking the Schwabacher Cup, awarded to the victor of the annual race between Cal and Stanford's varsity 8+ boats. Stanford's varsity 8+ is currently ranked No. 3 in the nation. Cal had won the annual competition between the rivals 17-straight times heading into last season's meeting, in which the Cardinal's ninth-ranked boat defeated Cal's sixth-ranked varsity 8+, 5:42.52-5:43.39. More...