San Diego, Calif. - The Washington State women's rowing team kicked off their spring season with a solid performance, securing fifth place in their initial races. The Cougars showed promise as they navigated the waters against some of the top collegiate teams.
In the morning's Champ Women's Collegiate 8+, the Cougars' 1V8 boat clocked in at 7:02.68, just behind UCLA's fourth-place finish of 6:56.01. The powerhouse Texas team took the top spot with an impressive 6:31.33, followed by Washington at 6:35.69 and California at 6:36.85.
The Women's Collegiate V 4+ saw a similar storyline for Washington State. Their 1V8 boat finished fifth with a time of 8:20.28, trailing UCLA's 7:48.29. Texas once again led the pack with a time of 7:40.69, with Washington and California following closely.
Wrapping up the day in the Women's Collegiate 2V 8+, the Cougars maintained their fifth position, posting a time of 7:28.90. They managed to stay ahead of San Diego, who finished at 7:37.67. Texas, Washington, and California took the top three spots, showcasing their dominance once more.
Looking ahead, the Cougars will be back on the water tomorrow for finals racing, starting at 9:23 a.m. Fans can follow their journey on social media for more updates.
San Diego Crew Classic Day One Highlights
- Women's Collegiate Varsity 8+ 1st: Texas (6:31.33) 2nd: Washington (6:35.69) 3rd: California (6:36.85) 4th: UCLA (6:56.00)
- Women's Collegiate Varsity 4+ 1st: Texas (7:40.69) 2nd: Washington (7:46.39) 3rd: California (7:52.02) 4th: UCLA (7:58.29)
- Women's Collegiate 2V 8+ 1st: Texas (6:57.31) 2nd: Washington (7:00.57) 3rd: California (7:04.62) 4th: UCLA (7:18.74)
Washington State's performance sets a promising tone for the rest of the season as they continue to compete against the best in collegiate rowing.