Seattle Pacific University's rowing team celebrates Aleksia Haugen as Coxswain of the Year and Solanes Capps-Mace as First Team All-Conference in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference postseason awards. Haugen's leadership was pivotal for the Falcons as they competed throughout the season, including a fourth-place finish at the WIRA Championships. Capps-Mace has been a key contributor in the Varsity 8+ crew, leading to strong performances at events like the Florida DII Spring Invite. Both athletes contributed to a competitive showing at the GNAC Championships, where the Falcons placed third overall, just one point shy of second place. SPU has now qualified for the NCAA National Championships for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting their continued success and development in the sport.

By the Numbers
  • Aleksia Haugen led the Varsity 4+ at the WIRA Championships with a time of 8:31.22.
  • SPU's Varsity 8+ recorded a time of 7:03.4 to finish second overall at the Florida DII Spring Invite.
State of Play
  • SPU finished third at the GNAC Championships, one point behind Central Oklahoma.
  • The Falcons are set to compete in the NCAA National Championships in Gainesville, Georgia.
What's Next

The upcoming NCAA National Championships will be a critical test for SPU, aiming to build on their recent successes and demonstrate their capabilities against top crews nationally. Anticipation is high for how Haugen and Capps-Mace will contribute in the national spotlight.

Bottom Line

Aleksia Haugen and Solanes Capps-Mace exemplify the talent and dedication of Seattle Pacific's rowing program, setting high expectations as the team heads into the NCAA National Championships ready to compete with the best.