The San Diego women's rowing team faced off against elite competitors at the Big Ten Invitational on April 18-19, showcasing their endurance and skills. First-year coach Katie Thurstin praised the team's performance over the challenging two-day event, highlighting their notable finishes in various races against top-ranking programs. The Toreros demonstrated improvement in their races, particularly in the first varsity eight and varsity four categories, where they consistently secured strong placements against national powerhouses.

By the Numbers
  • First varsity eight times: 6:39.187 (4th place, Saturday AM) and 6:46.440 (3rd place, Sunday).
  • First varsity four improvement: 7:45.898 (4th place, Saturday PM) and 7:45.058 (3rd place, Sunday).
  • Second varsity eight placements: 7:02.257 (5th place, Saturday PM) and 7:06.342 (4th place, Sunday).
State of Play
  • The Toreros competed with all 11 Big Ten institutions at Lake Natoma.
  • Eight nationally ranked teams participated in the regatta, including No. 1 Stanford and No. 5 Washington.
  • The team is slated to return for the Triton Invite next weekend at Otay Lake.
What's Next

The Toreros will look to build on their recent performances at the Triton Invite on April 25-26, where they will again face competitive teams. Analyzing race strategies and improving their times will be critical for their ongoing season success.

Bottom Line

The team's strong performance against national competition underscores their growth and potential under coach Thurstin, setting a promising trajectory as they head into the Triton Invite. Continued improvement and strategic racing can elevate their standings in upcoming events.