Swim & Dive Receives CSCAA Scholar All-America Team Honors

RICHMOND, Va. – Pepperdine Swim & Dive has acquired the designation of CSCAA Scholar All-America Team for the twenty second consecutive semester, introduced right now by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America. 

“We couldn’t be more proud of our women for earning the two highest semester GPAs in program history this year,” mentioned head coach Dan Marella. “It’s a testament to our commitment to excellence in both the classroom and the pool. Our philosophy has always been that academic and athletic success go hand in hand, and this achievement reflects the dedication our student-athletes bring to both every single day. We’re especially proud of Jackie Johnson and Vivian Vallely for becoming the first Scholastic All-Americans in program history. It’s a milestone that speaks to the culture this team continues to build.”

To be eligible for this distinction, groups should submit a grade level common of three.00 or increased in the course of the spring 2026 semester. Nationwide, 714 groups from 418 establishments have been honored, representing a complete of 16,680 student-athletes. 

Swim & Dive’s 32 athletes mixed for a 3.60 GPA, signalling their dedication to each their research and sport. As a division, Wave athletes posted a 3.370 GPA in the course of the 2025-26 educational yr, the best within the faculty’s historical past. Swim & Dive led the checklist, with 24 of their athletes notching an A- common or higher, and 12 members reaching an unblemished 4.0 in both the autumn or spring semester. 

In addition to workforce honors, divers Vivian Vallely and Jackie Johnson have been lately named to the USA Swimming Scholastic All-America Second Team. The award celebrates collegiate swimmers and divers who exhibit excellent athletic and educational success. Eligibility is decided by a qualifying time/rating mixed with a 3.5 GPA minimal. 

The full checklist of groups may be discovered here.

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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, 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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