GOLD RIVER, Calif. -- The Women's Crew team performed well at the WIRA Championships, and is in position to secure a bid to the NCAA Championships. 

How it Happened
The Women's 1V8+ kicked the races off on Saturday, rowing well and securing a spot in the grand final. They finished in second place in their heat with a time of 7:02.2, just behind Cal Poly Humbolt. The 2V8+ also raced well, finishing as the highest finishing DIII boat. They crossed the line at 7:55.7, placing fourth and also advancing to the Grand final. 

On Sunday, April 26th, the 1V8+ improved on their time, and finished exactly where they were seeded heading into the championship. They rowed a 6:57.8, placing third just 0.04 seconds behind DII Cal Poly. The big news, is that they finished ahead of cross-town rival Pacific Lutheran, which gives the Loggers the best chance of making the NCAA Championships in late May. The Women;s 2V8+ also placed third, rowing a time of 7:39.1, and improving on their Saturday time by 16 seconds. 

This is the first time that the Loggers have secured a medal at the WIRA Championships since 2014, and one of the first times they have broken the 7:00 2k mark on neutral water. 

The Men's Novice 8+ also rowed well, winning their Petite final with a time of 6:39.5. The Women's Novice 4+ also picked up a win with a time of 7:57.2, capping off a fast weekend for Puget Sound. 

What Happens Next
The Loggers' regular season has officially concluded, but the Loggers will find out if they make the NCAA Championships for sure during the NCAA Selection Show on May 19th.