Swim & Dive Set to Face Rival San Diego

MALIBU, Calif. –  Pepperdine Swim & Dive stays at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool to face rival San Diego Saturday at 10 a.m.

 

“Every time we face USD, it’s always an instant classic,” mentioned interim head coach Dan Marella. “Both teams bring out the best in each other. I am very excited to see what the Waves can do against a WCC rival.”

 

The meet can be a part of the Pool Party promotion, with early followers receiving a complimentary seashore towel.

 

Session One

500 free

200 IM

50 free

400 medley relay

45 minute break

3-meter diving

 

Session Two

200 medley relay

100 fly

400 IM

200 free

100 again

100 breast

200 free relay

45 minute break

1-meter diving

 

Session Three

1650 free

200 again

100 free

200 breast

200 fly

400 free relay

 

For followers unable to attend, the meet can be streamed on Overnght, with dwell outcomes accessible to MeetMobile subscribers. 

 

Pepperdine and the Toreros have an intensive historical past within the pool, relationship again to the workforce’s inception in 1985-86. San Diego holds an 18–13 benefit within the sequence, with the final Waves win coming in 2021 (139–96). 

 

Last week, Waves swimmers took on Fresno State in a twin meet that stretched two days. Despite faltering 294.5–128.5, the competitors noticed highlights like Ansley Halbach breaking the long-standing mile report (17:12.96) and 5 particular person occasion victories. On Sunday, dive traveled to Westwood, Calif. for the ultimate day of the Bruin Diving Invite.

 

Next up, the blue and orange’s common season concludes at house, Jan. 24 in opposition to Azusa Pacific. 

  

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 prior to now 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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