The UC San Diego women's rowing team participated in the prestigious San Diego Crew Classic over the weekend, competing against top national teams including No. 2 Texas, No. 5 Washington, and No. 10 California. Four Tritons boats were in action with events spread over heats on Saturday and finals on Sunday. The team also dedicated a new boat in honor of Earl Edwards, the long-serving Director of Athletics at UC San Diego.

By the Numbers
  • UC San Diego's Varsity 8 placed 8th in the final with a time of 7:45.189.
  • The Varsity 4+ finished 7th in the final clocking 8:31.725.
State of Play
  • The Tritons faced fierce competition, with all boats racing against established teams.
  • The event was marked by a dedication ceremony for a new boat honoring Earl Edwards.
What's Next

The Tritons will next compete at the SD City Championships on April 11, hosted by the University of San Diego at the Elite Athlete Training Center in Chula Vista.

Bottom Line

Despite facing tough competition, the UC San Diego women's rowing team continues to build its program's reputation, with upcoming opportunities to showcase their skills at the SD City Championships and beyond.