Nov. 12, 2001
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego State rowing team defended its crown Sunday at the San Diego Fall Classic, placing first in the regatta's varsity eight race for the third-consecutive year.
It was the Aztecs' "A" team that earned the event's top spot in the varsity eight, racing to a time of 22:26 - 11 seconds faster than its closest competitor. The squad's "B" team finished fifth with a time of 23:12.
"It was a great way to finish the day's racing," said SDSU head coach Scott Steckel. "It is clear we still have a long way to go, but as a team we are happy with the results. We continue to improve each week."
SDSU also posted wins in the open four and novice eight portion of competition. The Aztecs' "A" boat finished the open four in a time of 24:34. The SDSU Alumni team helped claim a 1-2 sweep in the event with a 25:05 second-place clocking.
It was the team's "C" boat that took top honors in the novice eight, crossing the finish line in 24:12. The "A" and "B" teams finished third (24:37) and fifth (24:59), respectively.
SDSU also competed in the novice four event where it placed second (24:59).
The Aztecs conclude the fall racing season on Dec. 2 when they travel to the Long Beach Christmas Regatta at Marine Stadium in Long Beach, Calif.