March 16, 2002
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. - The San Diego State rowing team recorded a pair of third-place finishes in its competition with Virginia on Saturday at Rivanna Reservoir.
The Aztecs raced to a third-place time of 7:24.27 in the varsity eight event. Two Virginia boats took the races top spots, with times of 6:49.54 and 6:52.94.
SDSU also placed third in the novice eight competition, clocking in at 7:34.26 behind the Cavaliers' third varsity eight (7:03.96) and first novice eight (7:07.09).
The SDSU rowing team returns to action next Saturday when it faces off against Southern California in Los Angeles. On April 6-7, the team will compete in the world renouned San Diego Crew Classic on Mission Bay.
Women's College Rowing
Rivanna Reservoir
Charlottesville, Va.
March 16, 2002
Varsity Eight
1. Virginia (first varsity eight), 6:49.54
2. Virginia (2nd varsity eight), 6:52.94
3. SDSU (first varsity eight), 7:24.27
Novice Eight
1. Virginia (3rd varsity eight), 7:03.96
2. Virginia (first novice eight), 7:07.09
3. SDSU (first novice eight), 7:34.26