CAA Rowing Weekly Awards – March 20
Hunter Peters
RICHMOND, Va. (March 20, 2024) – The CAA has announced its first rowing weekly awards for the 2024 spring season. The UCSD first varsity eight was named the CAA Boat of the Week following its opening weekend on the water.
BOAT OF THE WEEK
UCSD Varsity Eight
The Tritons opened the spring with an impressive effort at the Hornet Invitational, winning all three races over the weekend. On Saturday, the boat comprised of Bianca Tung (Cox), Kiera Cooper (8), Ciara Auran (7), Iza Gwizdak (6), Annica Ford (5), Sophia Gordon (4), Sabrina Koldinger (3), Matti Key (2) and Natasha Vallancey (1) bested Sacramento State, crossing the finish in 6:35.4. They followed the performance with a head-to-head victory over Kansas State on Sunday – the program’s first-ever win against a Power Five opponent – posting a time of 6:35.1.
2024 CAA ROWING WEEKLY AWARD WINNERS
Boat of the Week
Mar. 19: UCSD V8
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