PENNSAUKEN, N.J. --- The Jacksonville women's rowing team competed at the Dad Vail Regatta this weekend, completing the last event before the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference championships.

The Dolphins rowed three crews for the week: the Novice 4+, the Varsity 4+ and a Single. 

Sophomore Vivianna Coppa, who took home a Single title earlier this season at the SIRA Regatta, raced again in the Single. She placed eighth in the opening time trial, finishing in 09:29.434.

She took that finish to Semi-Final 1, where she comfortably cruised to second place in 09:20.200, more than five seconds clear of third place. That earned her a place in Saturday's grand final, competing for the Dave McCormick Trophy. 

She finished fifth in the final, placing with a time of 09:17.460.

The Novice 4+ turned in a solid weekend as well. In the opening time trial, they finished in 08:31.918 for a comfortable fifth-place finish. That put the Dolphins into Semi-Final 1, where they placed even higher with a third-place spot in 08:31.376.

After a strong Friday of racing, Jacksonville's Novice 4+ earned a place in the Grand Final Saturday. The Dolphins secured fourth place, finishing in 08:22.991.

The Varsity 4+ opened Friday's time trial with a 08:13.366 finish. JU took that finish to Semi-Final one, where they placed sixth in 08:23.133. The Dolphins closed their weekend in New Jersey in Final 2, finishing fifth in 08:21.999.

Up Next
Jacksonville will look to retain their MAAC title next weekend, returning once again to Pennsauken, N.J. for a chance at a conference crown. The event is slated for May 18th. Lineups and information will be shared in the lead up to the competition.