Swim Dominates in Twin Meet In opposition to Seattle

MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine Swim accomplished its first ever meet towards Seattle University in a commanding win. The Waves posted 14 victories over a two day span en path to a 259 to 75 victory. 

“The Waves had a phenomenal weekend up here in Seattle” stated head coach Ellie Monobe. “Aliyah Fan won just about everything and shoutout to Sophia Blietz for setting the tone early and pushing herself. We had some stellar performances and are excited to see how we stack up in the conference. Maile Sullivan, a freshman, is really stepping up into her role on the relay teams as an anchor. The coaching staff is incredibly pleased with the team for their display this weekend and we believe that we are in the best position heading into the mid-season championship.”

Day One Results

Day Two Results

SWIM RECAP

Of the workforce’s 14 first-place finishes, freshman Aliyah Fan contributed to 6. Her most spectacular particular person victory could have come within the 100 fly. She raced to a time of 56.01—the second quickest by a Wave ever. The data she set didn’t cease there. She received the 100 free at 52.15 (ninth all-time for this system) and the 200-yarder as effectively at 1:53.73 (tenth all-time).

In the relays she kicked-off the 400 free within the first place. She was adopted by Layla Busquets, Anna Ryan, and Maile Sullivan who swam to a profitable time of three:29.64. 

Fan additionally manned the third place with the assistance of Layla Busquets, Charli Sunahara, and Anna Ryan to take the 200 medley relay (1:44.20). 

She additionally swam from the third place for the profitable 400 medley relay workforce. Kylie Taylor took the lead whereas Charli and Anna rounded out the lineup (3:47.27).

Taylor had her personal private victories, too. The senior out of Eugene received the 100 again at 56.23 (third all-time)

The Waves’ success didn’t cease there. Emma Guglielmello confirmed her prowess within the distance occasions. She was victorious within the 500 (5:03.53) and 1000 free (10:29.09). These are ninth and fourth all-time respectively.

In addition to Aliyah Fan, one other Pepperdine newcomer noticed success in Seattle—Sophia Blietz. In a show of versatility, the freshman took the highest spot on the rostrum within the 200 again (2:02.17) and 200 fly (2:06.01). Her instances are respectively the fourth and third greatest all-time for the Waves.

Pepperdine earned a sweep within the IM occasions. Ansley Halbach took the 400 IM at 4:33.85 (tenth all-time), Charli Sunahara completed first within the 200 IM (2:08.00), and Kiana Fan received the 100-yarder at 59.21 (seventh all-time) to present the blue and orange a sweep within the occasion.

STANDINGS 

Pepperdine (259)

Seattle (75)

NEXT UP

Swim returns to Raleigh Runnels on Nov. 15 to host UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego. The divers’ subsequent competitors shall be for the three day Trojan Diving Invitational. The USC-hosted occasion spans Nov. 20 via the twenty second.  

ABOUT PEPPERDINE SWIM AND DIVE

Pepperdine swimming & diving has a wealthy historical past spanning 4 many years, having posted top-five finishes in its convention in 32 of 39 seasons. The Waves have captured three convention championships previously 4 seasons below Ellie Monobe, its first three convention titles, profitable its first MPSF Championship in 2025 after becoming a member of the convention the season prior. In 38 seasons within the PCSC, the Waves noticed 48 particular person champions and 20 PCSC Swimmer or Diver of the Year awards. Andreea Trufasu stands as this system’s lone Olympian, having competed within the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. 

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