Ohio State's Catherine Shields has made an impression by competing around the world in junior rowing competitions, but was still nervous about participating in her first NCAA race.

• HighlightsDay 2 Schedule Day 1 Results | Participants Program

Virginia's Varsity 8, Second Varsity 8 and Varsity 4 advanced to the semifinals after the V8 and V4 won their respective races and the 2V8 claimed second place on Friday.

• HighlightsDay 2 Schedule Day 1 Results | Participants More: Program

This could be the first year the Trojans claim a national championship crown thanks to its top-seeded first eight, but defending champion Virginia and No. 1 Ohio State will make it a tight race.

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Get up to speed on the NCAA Division I Rowing Championship with the official program that has all the information you need to know, including teams, venues, history and much more.

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