SAN DIEGO – The San Diego State rowing team officially kicks off its spring slate this Saturday, March 7, when it goes head-to-head with the No. 20 Bruins at the UCLA Marina Aquatic Center in Marina del Rey, Calif. The first of four events is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. on Ballona Creek.
The Aztecs are set to compete in four total events and plan to enter one boat in each event. First off on Saturday morning will be the third varsity eight at 9 a.m., followed by the varsity four at 9:15 a.m. The second varsity eight boats get underway at 9:30 a.m. hour, while the event concludes with the varsity eight race set for 9:45 a.m.
UCLA is celebrating their 100th year of existence and Saturday's race is designated as their centenary regatta.
The Aztecs begin formal spring competition coming off two events during the fall season as well as two scrimmages in the month of February, first with Minnesota and later against UCSD and USD.
Saturday's race is free to the public. Parking is available along Fiji Way, approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the team's boathouse. On the north side of the boathouse, the marina serves as a practice site and racing venue for the Bruins' regattas. Along the south side, Ballona Creek serves as the Bruins' 2000-meter race course.
The address to UCLA's boathouse is 14001 Fiji Way (located in Marina del Rey). From the 405 freeway, take the 90 West until it turns into a surface street and intersects at Mindanao. Turn left to Mindanao and continue to Lincoln Blvd. Take a left at Lincoln Blvd before turning right onto Fiji Way.
Parking on race days is restricted to either the Fisherman's Village (five-minute walk from the boathouse) and or Dock 52 (10-15 minute walk from the boathouse).
Saturday Schedule
8:45 am Fourth Varsity 8 UCLA only
9:00 am Third Varsity 8 SDSU vs UCLA
9:15 am Varsity 4+ SDSU vs UCLA
9:30 am Second Varsity 8 SDSU vs UCLA
9:45 am First Varsity 8 SDSU vs UCLA
SDSU Lineups
| First 8 | Second 8 | Third 8 | Four | ||
| B | Laura Keane | Anastasia Vontzou | Sage Wieland | ||
| 2 | Maia Graham | Greta Viss | Kyler Sloan | ||
| 3 | Alexa Dietz | Deborah Worthey | Alexis Love | ||
| 4 | Ellie Alexopoulos | Phoebe Dammersmith | Grace Reginato | ||
| 5 | Brooke Boron | Julia Camillucci | Addison Didier | Elle Gardner | B |
| 6 | Helen Bauer | Clare Botterill | Kamryn Whitworth | Alana Grollo | 2 |
| 7 | Kaytlin Barker | Aleks Manikowska | Jackie O'Connor | Naomi Marroquin | 3 |
| S | Emmie Frederico | Maire Shannon Malloy | Mycayla Smith | Laurie Tenenbaum | S |
| C | Hannah Broadland | Madison Fisk | Jannette Hermosa | Bella De Avila | C |