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LOWELL, Ore. – Seattle Pacific's novice four men's crew rowed to a fourth-place performance in the grand finals and the women's varsity four replicated that feat on Saturday at the Covered Bridge Regatta on Dexter Lake.
 
The Falcons first-year rowers, directed by coxswain Nataliya Mokhnach, started the day off in fine fashion, winning their heat in 8 minutes, 14.10 seconds.
 
In the grand final, SPU's novice men improved that time to 7:59.24 to finish behind Oregon (7:06.44), Oregon State (7:10.89) and UO's second entry (7:46.14). Seattle University was fifth in 8:16.52.
 
In the women's varsity four heats, the Falcons were second in 8:32.07, trailing only Sonoma State (8:26.60).
 
SPU completed the 2,000-meter course in 8:34.94 during the grand final race to beat Sonoma (8:38.89) by a sliver of open water and claim fourth place. Humboldt State clocked a wining time of 8:02.62, Western Washington was the runner-up (8:14.37) and Portland was third (8:22.21). Arizona State placed sixth (8:43.09).
 
The Falcons varsity boat was coxed by Erin Rowand and featured stroke Hannah Horiatis and No. 3 seat Jane Tarabochia. That stern duo was scheduled to row in the women's pair event, but it was canceled.
 
A third SPU crew competed in the men's varsity four competition, led by coxswain Jasmine Pitzler.
 
The Falcons top men's boat posted a fourth-place time of 7:42.65 in the heats and did not advance to the championship race. They raced to a time of 8:30.19 and a third-place effort in the petite final that was won in 8:20.60 by Sonoma State. Reed College finished second (8:23.97) and Arizona State was fourth (10:18.80).
 
The Seattle Pacific crews take a week off from competition before traveling to Lake Natoma in Gold River, Calif. for the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association (WIRA) Championships, April 25-26.
 
 
NCAA ROWING
Covered Bridge Regatta
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Dexter Lake / Lowell, Ore.
(all races 2,000 meters, SPU events only)
 
Women's Varsity Four
Heat I – 1, Sonoma State, 8:26.60; 2, Seattle Pacific, 8:32.07; 3, Arizona State, 8:36.20; 4, Chico State, 9:05.48.
 
Heat II – 1, Humboldt State, 7:59.70; 2, Western Washington, 8:02.77; 3, Portland, 8:05.04; 4, Oregon, 8:05.92; 5, UC San Diego, 8:09.73; 6, Chico State "B", 8:27.86.
 
Petite Final – 1, UC San Diego, 8:15.20; 2, Chico State, 8:28.22; 3, Chico State "B", 9:14.70.
 
Grand Final – 1, Humboldt State, 8:02.62; 2, Western Washington, 8:14.37; 3, Portland, 8:22.21; 4, Seattle Pacific, 8:34.94; 5, Sonoma State, 8:38.89; 6, Arizona State, 8:43.09.
 
     SPU lineup: cox–Erin Rowand, stroke–Hannah Horiatis, 3–Jane Tarabochia, 2–Sarah Rasmussen, bow–Serena Carroll.
 
 
Men's Varsity Four
Heat I – 1, Western Washington, 7:07.90; 2, Oregon, 7:12.04; 3, Seattle University, 7:18.90; 4, Sonoma State, 7:42.04; 5, Arizona State, 8:02.62.
 
Heat II – 1, Chico State, 7:31.80; 2, Western Washington "B", 7:34.13; 3, Seattle University "B", 7:40.99; 4, Seattle Pacific, 7:42.65; 5, Reed College, 8:56.10.
 
Petite Final – 1, Sonoma State, 8:20.60; 2, Reed College, 8:23.97; 3, Seattle Pacific, 8:30.19; 4, Arizona State, 10:18.80.
 
Grand Final – 1, Western Washington, 7:14.90; 2, Oregon, 7:17.21; 3, Seattle University, 7:32.78; 4, Chico State, 7:50.34; 5, Western Washington "B", 7:55.74; 6, Seattle University "B", 8:08.92.
 
    SPU lineup: cox–Jasmine Pitzler, stroke–Logan Bryan, 3–Anders Barber, 2–Jacob Hazel, bow–Samuel Taylor.
 
 
Men's Novice Four
Heat I – 1, Oregon State, 7:25.80; 2, Oregon, 7:26.42; 3, Seattle University, 8:04.33; 4, Humboldt State, 8:15.32.
 
Heat II – 1, Seattle Pacific, 8:14.10; 2, Oregon, 8:25.68; 3, Seattle University, 8:27.16; 4, Sonoma State, 8:27.87; 5, Portland State, 8:33.99.
 
Petite Final – 1, Humboldt State, 7:45.60; 2, Portland State, 7:50.60.
 
Grand Final – 1, Oregon, 7:06.44; 2, Oregon State, 7:10.89; 3, Oregon "B", 7:46.14; 4, Seattle Pacific, 7:59.24; 5, Seattle University, 8:16.52.
 
    SPU lineup: cox–Nataliya Mokhnach, stroke–Sean Larson, 3–Anders Barber, 2–Logan Bryan, bow–Samuel Taylor.