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May 14, 2008

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. - The University of San Diego women's rowing team went the distance at the 2008 Dad Vail Regatta on May 9^th and 10th on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, PA.  The Toreros made it to the Grand Final in the Varsity 8 where they placed fifth in a very close race with a time of 6:43.10.

San Diego entered the Women's Varsity Heavyweight 8 and the Women's JV 8 event. On Friday, USD's Varsity 8 was in lane three in the third of seven heats that would take them to the next round.  San Diego took first place with a time of 6:31.0, 10 seconds ahead of second place Saint Mary's. The JV 8 placed second with a time of 6:46.75 advancing to the semi-final.

On Saturday, the Varsity semi-final narrowed the competition down to three heats. Only the top two teams in each heat would advance to the Grand Final. The Toreros were again in lane three as they rowed to a second place finish time of 6:20.05, qualifying them for the Grand Final. 

In the final, the Toreros battled from lane six in a very tight race beating the local Philadelphia university St. Joes.  They crossed the line fifth with a time of 6:43.10 behind Buffalo, Purdue, Sacramento, and first place UC Davis. "It was a great opportunity for us to race on the East Coast after finishing second at our West Coast Conference Championship. The finals were very competitive in Philadelphia and it was a great opportunity for our crew," said Head Coach Kim Cupini. This wraps up the Toreros competitive racing season. 

Heat (7)

3 (Women's Varsity Heavyweight 8 - 2 to Semi-Final - last place eliminated - others to Reps):

SemiFinal (3)

3 (Women's Varsity Heavyweight Eight - SEMIs (2 To Final ) ):

Final (2)

1 (Women's Varsity Heavyweight Eight - FINAL EVELYN BERGMAN TROPHY ):