LA JOLLA, Calif.—UC San Diego women's rowing competed against the University of San Diego on Saturday morning in Chula Vista, Calif.
 
The Toreros took first in the varsity eight, second eight and varsity four, while the Tritons placed first in the novice eight race.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the varsity eight race, UC San Diego finished with a time of 6:44.17 for its best time of the spring schedule to date. USD's top eight finished just ahead with a time of 6:40.4.
 
The second varsity eight saw the Tritons finish with a time of 6:55.62, behind USD's time of 6:48.57 and ahead of the USD novice eight with a time of 7:06.48.
 
The varsity fours race had three USD boats that finished 1-2-3 with times of 7:42.18 (boat A), 7:46.76 (boat B) and 7:54.05. The Tritons placed fourth with a time of 8:07.88.
 
In the final event of the day, UC San Diego's frosh/novice eight took the top spot with a time of 7:04.59 ahead of the Torero freshman with a time of 7:20.08.
 
QUOTABLE
"USD got us today but we raced well top to bottom," said UC San Diego head coach Colin Truex. "We look forward to seeing them again in a few weeks at WIRA!"
 
UP NEXT
Next up, the Tritons will travel to Lake Natoma, Calif. for the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Championships April 30-May 1. The two-day event will take place at the Sacramento State Aquatic Center.
 
About UC San Diego Athletics
After two decades as one of the most successful programs in NCAA Division II, the UC San Diego intercollegiate athletics program has begun a new era as a member of the Big West Conference in NCAA Division I. The 23-sport Tritons earned 30 team and nearly 150 individual national championships during its time in Divisions II and III and helped guide 1,400 scholar-athletes to All-America honors. A total of 83 Tritons have earned Academic All-America honors, while 38 have garnered prestigious NCAA Post Graduate Scholarships. UC San Diego scholar-athletes exemplify the academic ideals of one of the world's preeminent institutions, graduating at an average rate of 90 percent, the highest rate among public institutions in Division I or II. For more information on the Tritons, visit UCSDtritons.com or follow UC San Diego Athletics on social media @UCSDtritons.