Wisconsin Badgers
University of San Diego Duel
Lightweights finish strong against USD, Wisconsin openweights
April 04, 2026 | Lightweight Rowing
The Wisconsin lightweights seal the win in both varsity four events
San Diego — The Wisconsin women's lightweight rowing team continued its spring season in a dual against the University of San Diego and Wisconsin's openweights on Saturday.Â
How it happened:
The Wisconsin lightweights held strong in the varsity four events against USD and the Badger openweights, walking away with the win in the first and second varsity four events. The varsity four crew covered the distance in 7:40.0 to beat out USD in second by over nine seconds. The second varsity lightweight four crew finished in 8:01.4 to edge out the openweights by two seconds.Â
The Wisconsin lightweight crew closed out the day with close races, finishing just under three seconds behind the Toreros in the first varsity eight event, covering the course in 6:48.4. Wisconsin's second varsity eight crew continued to battle, but ultimately fell just under four seconds behind the openweights to finish second in the event.
From the Shore
Lightweight coach Hadzo "Hodge" Habibovic
"Today was a good test for our team. We were able to compare margins to both the University of San Diego and Wisconsin's openweight crew from last weekend's racing at the Crew Classic, and the progress we made over spring break was clear. We're looking ahead and excited to face strong lightweight competition next weekend at Knecht. On, Wisconsin."
UP NEXT: The Badgers will race in the Knecht Cup next weekend in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The regatta begins on Saturday, April 11, and finishes on Sunday, April 12.
ÂAt the University of San Diego
April 4, 2026
San Diego, Calif.Â
Varsity Four
1. Wisconsin Lightweights, 7:40.0; 2. USD, 7.49.8; Wisconsin Openweights, 7:57.0Â
Second Varsity Four
1. Wisconsin Lightweights, 8:01.4; 2. Wisconsin Openweights, 8:03.4; 3. USD, 8:09.1
Varsity Eight
1. USD, 6:45.8; 2. Wisconsin Lightweights, 6:48.4; 3. Wisconsin Openweights, 6:58.7
Second Varsity Eight
1. Wisconsin Openweights, 6:57.4; 2. Wisconsin Lightweights, 7:01.2; 3. USD, 7:02.6; 4. Wisconsin Openweight Novice, 7:07.5
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