Swim & Dive Break up Double Twin In opposition to Two California Foes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Pepperdine Swim & Dive traveled down the 405 to tackle San Diego State and Cal State East Bay in a tri-meet Monday morning. They picked up a dominant win in opposition to the Pioneers (212.5 to 79.5) and took on the Aztecs in a rematch of early season, falling 162 to 128.

 

“Very proud of this team,” stated interim head coach Dan Marella following his first meet on the helm. “There has been a lot of change over the last few weeks, and they have been handling it all like pros. From our seniors to our rookies, everyone took care of business today. We will continue to keep our nose to the grindstone for the next few weeks and keep the ball rolling before championships.”

 

On the day the Waves collected 5 victories—4 within the pool and one on the boards.

 

Jackie Johnson captured the 3-meter dive title with a rating of 281.63. Her mark bested second place by over 15 factors. It is yet one more notch in what has proved to be a really spectacular season for the freshman from Omaha, Neb.

 

Delainey Pisaruk was the highest finisher for the blue and orange within the 1-meter occasion, ending fourth (235.65).

 

Another freshman selecting up the place she left off earlier than the midseason stoppage was Sophia Blietz. Already a program file holder, she bested ten different swimmers to say victory within the 200 again (2:06.30). Behind her was fellow Wave, Sophie Ware (2:07.85).

 

Kylie Taylor earned the varsity one other first-place end result within the 100-backstroke. She claimed the win with a time of 57.18.

 

Ava Taylor did all of it within the 400 IM to take gold (4:38.79). She was joined on the rostrum by Paige Easton (4:41.81) and Ansley Halbach (4:41.82) to present the Waves a wholesome illustration within the occasion. 

 

Four Pepperdine swimmers occupied the highest of the standings within the 200 breast. Chief amongst them was Kiana Fan. Her time of two:23.33 was joined by Charli Sunahara’s 2:24.55, Nora Rabe’s 2:27.47, and Mollie Cho’s 2:28.71.

 

Team Results

Pepperdine (212.50) – Cal State East Bay (79.50)

Pepperdine (128) – San Diego State (162)

Cal State East Bay (91) – San Diego State (183)

 

The full outcomes of the double twin will be accessed right here.

 

NEXT UP

Later this week the Waves return residence to face the Fresno State Bulldogs. Competition is about for 4:00 p.m. on Friday and 12:00 p.m. the next day. 

 

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, 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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