The UC San Diego men's rowing team wrapped up its season at the IRA National Championship Regatta in Gold River, California. The Varsity 8 finished sixth in its final, while the Second Varsity 8 secured a fourth-place finish. Competing against strong teams, UC San Diego clocked in at 6:04.778 in the Varsity 8 event and 6:09.835 in the Second Varsity 8 final. Overall, the Tritons ranked 23rd in the team standings for the Ten Eyck Trophy.

By the Numbers
  • Varsity 8 finish: 6th place with a time of 6:04.778.
  • Second Varsity 8 finish: 4th place with a time of 6:09.835.
State of Play
  • This was the 10th consecutive year UC San Diego qualified for the IRA National Championship Regatta.
  • The University of Washington claimed the national title with wins in Varsity 8 and Third Varsity 8.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UC San Diego will aim to improve its performance in future seasons as it continues competing in NCAA Division I. Strengthening recruitment and focusing on training will be key factors in competing against ranked teams.

Bottom Line

While the Tritons faced tough competition at the IRA National Championship, their historic participation highlights the program's resilience and reveals opportunities for improvement as they move forward in Division I rowing.