Swim Wraps Up Competitors In opposition to Fresno State

MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine Swim confronted the Fresno State Bulldogs throughout two days of competitors, with occasions concluding this morning. The mixed rating after Friday and Saturday stood at 294.5–Fresno State and 128.5–Waves. During the meet, 5 Waves claimed gold and Ansley Halbach broke the longest-standing program document.

 

“This weekend was a great way to wrap up our Winter Training Camp,” mentioned interim head coach Dan Marella. “To have a school record, a couple lifetime bests, and many in-season bests in the midst of our toughest training cycle speaks volumes about the collective buy-in and their mindset this winter. I’m looking forward to a great week of training and getting back to action next weekend.”

 

On day one, Kiana Fan emerged victorious within the 100 free kick. It was the primary time that the Waves had competed within the occasion this season. Her successful time was 1:07.70.

 

Anna Ryan was the subsequent Pepperdine swimmer to earn first. In the 50 free, she swam from end-to-end at a blistering 23.90.

 

For the primary time in her profession, Ansley Halbach added her identify to the Waves’ all-time standings. She clocked a 17:10.61 within the 1650 free in a bronze effort. Before yesterday, this system’s mile mark had not been bested since 1997. Jennifer Antimarino was the earlier record-holder at 17:12.96. 

 

After a gusty first day of competitors, the rating sat at 114–53 within the Bulldogs’ favor.

 

Like her sister, Aliyah Fan additionally nabbed a first-place end in opposition to Fresno State. She gained the 100 fly at 58.04.

 

Paige Easton took the 200 IM with a time of two:09.43. In the following occasion her sister, Elliot Easton, contributed to a successful effort within the 200 free relay. The elder Easton swam from the third spot, with Maile Sullivan because the lead-off, adopted by Natalie Do, and anchor Anna Ryan (1:39.26).

 

The rating of the second day was 180.50–75.50, benefit Fresno State.

 

The full outcomes of each days will be positioned right here.

 

NEXT UP

Tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., the dive staff travels to UCLA for the third and last day of the Bruin Dive Invites. The complete staff will tackle rival San Diego, Jan. 17 at 10:00 a.m. in Raleigh Runnels. The meet is themed as a Pool Party, with early attendees slated to obtain a free seashore towel.

 

ABOUT PEPPERDINE SWIM AND DIVE

Pepperdine swimming & diving has a wealthy historical past spanning 4 a long time, having posted top-five finishes in its convention in 32 of 39 seasons. The Waves have captured three convention championships up to now 4 seasons, its first three convention titles, successful 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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