Washington State University Athletics
Eliza Dawson Earns 2024 CRCA All-American Honors
June 07, 2024 | Rowing
WILMINGTON, Del. (June 6, 2024) – Washington State Rowing fifth-year senior Eliza Dawson was named to the 2024 All-American Second Team by the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association (CRCA) Friday morning.
"Eliza is a special athlete," said Head Coach Jane LaRiviere. "We are thrilled that her hard work, determination and leadership skills have been recognized on a national stage. Go Cougs!"
Dawson was an impactful member of the WSU 1V8 boat all season, and ended the year at the Pac-12 Championships where the eight placed fifth in 6:46.36. Earlier in the season, she helped the Cougar 1V8 win their event at the 2024 Wheeler Invitational in 6:53.35 over then-No. 16 ranked Duke.
Dawson adds All-American honors to her list of achievements this year after being named a 2024 CRCA Scholar-Athlete on June 6, and garnering 2024 Pac-12 All-Conference Team honors on May 24.
"Eliza is a special athlete," said Head Coach Jane LaRiviere. "We are thrilled that her hard work, determination and leadership skills have been recognized on a national stage. Go Cougs!"
Dawson was an impactful member of the WSU 1V8 boat all season, and ended the year at the Pac-12 Championships where the eight placed fifth in 6:46.36. Earlier in the season, she helped the Cougar 1V8 win their event at the 2024 Wheeler Invitational in 6:53.35 over then-No. 16 ranked Duke.
Dawson adds All-American honors to her list of achievements this year after being named a 2024 CRCA Scholar-Athlete on June 6, and garnering 2024 Pac-12 All-Conference Team honors on May 24.
Players Mentioned
WSU Rowing: "Best Foot Forward" | Jane LaRiviere Big Ten Invite Week Rowing Update | 4/15/26
Tuesday, April 14
WSU Rowing: "We Really Improved" | Jane LaRiviere Gonzaga Week Rowing Update | 4/8/26
Wednesday, April 08
WSU Rowing: "Fine Tune Everything" | Jane LaRiviere Rowing Update | 3/24/26
Tuesday, March 24
WSU Rowing: "We are Racing Ourselves" | Jane LaRiviere Rowing Presser | 10/30/25
Thursday, October 30












