LOS ANGELES - In their inaugural home race of the season, the LMU women's rowing team faced off against the UCLA Bruins and the No. 16 USC Trojans on a Saturday morning.
 
The Lions' V8+ crew secured a commendable third-place finish in the opening heat, clocking in at 6:13.47. UCLA claimed victory with an impressive time of 5:48.17, closely followed by USC at 5:46.3. The LMU 2V8+ boat also displayed a strong performance, clinching third place with a time of 6:12.47.
 
Moving onto the V4+ race, UCLA dominated the field, crossing the finish line first with 6:48.6. USC trailed closely behind at 6:49.17, while LMU secured their place with 7:33.69.
 
The Lions opted out of competing in the 3V8+ and V4 races.
 
Lineup 
 
Varsity's 8+
Cox: Madi Fisk
8. Macy Kappely
7. Abbie Artherton
6. Chloe Breznikar
5. Brittany Steenbergen
4. Georgia Guinan
3. Kiki Zamost
2. Maeve Conaty
Bow: Bella Valdes-Houghton
 
2V8+
Cox: Mary Avalos
8. Leah Hoidn
7. Quinn Heydenfeldt
6. Zoe Scogna
5. Christina Paulazzo
4. Nicole Dressel
3. Rachel Carrasco
2. Ana Scott
Bow: Ansley McKechnie
 
Varsity 4+
Cox: Danielle Lopez
4. Elizabeth Shortell
3. Sasa Klein
2. Stella Conroy
Bow: Georgie Pollard

The Lions next race is Apr. 6 & 7 at the Lake Natoma Invite.