SPOKANE, Wash. – The Washington State University women's rowing team faced neighboring Gonzaga in dual action Saturday morning at the Head of the Spokane. The Cougars raced three varsity eights, three varsity fours, and four novice boats.
The WSU varsity eight recorded the second fastest women's time of 16:38. The Cougars finished the five-kilometer race just four seconds behind Gonzaga's varsity eight (16:34). WSU's second varsity eight crossed the finish line next with a time of 16:50. The women out-stroked both Gonzaga's second varsity eight (17:41) and third varsity eight (17:43). The Cougar third varsity eight finished in 18:20.
When asked about the varsity eight, head Coach Jane LaRiviere said, "It was good to get out and race. There were a few internal issues today, but we learned a lot and we're excited to get back at it tomorrow. I'm happy with the rest of the team's performances. The second varsity eight boat and the fours had fantastic races. The novices also did a great job."
Washington State launched its varsity fours in the second flight of the day as well. Boat A finished in 18:30 followed by boat B (19:07) and boat C (19:23). The Cougar novice eight also raced in the second flight. The women out-stroked all three of Gonzaga's novice eight boats and finished with a time of 21:11.
In the final flight, WSU's second novice eight competed and gathered a time of 22:55.
The Cougars will continue their weekend on the water Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Portland Fall Classic hosted by Rose City Rowing Club and Station L Rowing Club.
The WSU varsity eight recorded the second fastest women's time of 16:38. The Cougars finished the five-kilometer race just four seconds behind Gonzaga's varsity eight (16:34). WSU's second varsity eight crossed the finish line next with a time of 16:50. The women out-stroked both Gonzaga's second varsity eight (17:41) and third varsity eight (17:43). The Cougar third varsity eight finished in 18:20.
When asked about the varsity eight, head Coach Jane LaRiviere said, "It was good to get out and race. There were a few internal issues today, but we learned a lot and we're excited to get back at it tomorrow. I'm happy with the rest of the team's performances. The second varsity eight boat and the fours had fantastic races. The novices also did a great job."
Washington State launched its varsity fours in the second flight of the day as well. Boat A finished in 18:30 followed by boat B (19:07) and boat C (19:23). The Cougar novice eight also raced in the second flight. The women out-stroked all three of Gonzaga's novice eight boats and finished with a time of 21:11.
In the final flight, WSU's second novice eight competed and gathered a time of 22:55.
The Cougars will continue their weekend on the water Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Portland Fall Classic hosted by Rose City Rowing Club and Station L Rowing Club.