MALIBU, California – The Pepperdine women's swimming and diving team makes the trip down PCH on Saturday to take on the Lions of Loyola Marymount in a dual meet.
 
Meet 5: Saturday (November 6) at Burns Aquatics Center in Los Angeles, Calif.: Pepperdine vs. Loyola Marymount at 11:00 a.m.
 
The Waves had a strong showing three weeks ago, competing against Cal State East Bay and UC Davis. Pepperdine also garnered PCSC weekly awards for the first time this season as Emma Purdy was named swimmer of the week, while Lexie Martin was honored as diver of the week.
 
Purdy (Truckee, Calif./Truckee HS) secured the lone individual win in a dual meet with Cal State East Bay, where she finished first in the 50 free (25.15). The freshman followed her top finish the next day at UC Davis with second-place finishes in the 50 free (24.80) and 100 free (53.89), both season bests for her. Purdy was also part of the team's fastest fly split for the season in the 200-medley relay (25.64).
 
Martin (Keller, Texas/Keller HS) was the top performer amongst the Waves' diving squad in the meet against UC Davis. The freshman scored 215.8 points in the 3-meter event, placing her fourth in the event overall.
 
The Waves and Lions met in the Rodionoff Invitational in October, with Pepperdine defeating LMU 419.50-188.