USC Women's Rowing History & Archive
Overview
The women’s rowing team has been active since the early 1970s, but scholarships were first awarded in 1998 and USC has emerged as one of the nation’s top programs. George Jenkins guided USC to national prominence during his nine years as head coach (1994-2002). Kelly Babraj took over as head coach in 2003, with husband Zenon Babraj serving as director of rowing and then sole head coach from 2008 through 2017. Josh Adam took over as head coach for the 2018 season and concluded his tenure during the 2024 season. In 2024, Kelsie Chaudoin became USC rowing’s’ fifth head coach and second female to hold the position. Chaudoin’s 2024-25 team competed in the Big Ten Conference for the first time, finishing sixth at the Big Ten Championships.
At the 1998 NCAA meet, the Women of Troy won their first national championship race (varsity fours). In 2005, USC made its first NCAA Championship appearance as a team, placing 11th. USC has six NCAA top 10 finishes, including a program-best fourth in 2013. USC was ranked No. 1 nationally for parts of the 2007, 2012 and 2013 seasons.
2025 Season
2024 Season
2023 Season
2022 Season
2021 Season
2020 Season
2019 Season
2018 Season
2017 Season
2016 Season
2015 Season
2014 Season
2013 Season
2012 Season
2011 Season
2010 Season
2009 Season
2008 Season
2007 Season
2006 Season
2005 Season
2004 Season
2003 Season
2002 Season
2001 Season
2000 Season
1999 Season
Bowls | Crosstown Cup | Facilities | George Tirebiter | Honda Winners | Jeweled Shillelagh | Olympians | National Titles | Sports Illustrated Covers | Sullivan Award Winners | Spirit | Tommy Trojan | Traveler | "Trojans" Nickname | USC Hall Of Fame | Victory Bell
Heisman Trophy Winners
Mike Garrett | O.J. Simpson | Charles White | Marcus Allen | Carson Palmer | Matt Leinart
