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," said 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 will be part of the Pool Party promotion, with early fans receiving a complimentary beach 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 back
100 breast
200 free relay
45 minute break
1-meter diving
Session Three
1650 free
200 back
100 free
200 breast
200 fly
400 free relay
For fans unable to attend, the meet will be streamed on Overnght, with live results available to MeetMobile subscribers.
Pepperdine and the Toreros have an extensive history in the pool, dating back to the team's inception in 1985-86. San Diego holds an 18–13 advantage in the series, with the last Waves win coming in 2021 (139–96).
Last week, Waves swimmers took on Fresno State in a dual meet that stretched two days. Despite faltering 294.5–128.5, the competition saw highlights like Ansley Halbach breaking the long-standing mile record (17:12.96) and five individual event victories. On Sunday, dive traveled to Westwood, Calif. for the final day of the Bruin Diving Invite.
Next up, the blue and orange's regular season concludes at home, Jan. 24 against Azusa Pacific.
ABOUT PEPPERDINE SWIM AND DIVE
Pepperdine swimming & diving has a rich history spanning four decades, having posted top-five finishes in its conference in 32 of 39 seasons. The Waves have captured three conference championships in the past four seasons, its first three conference titles, winning its first MPSF Championship in 2025 after joining the conference the season prior. In 38 seasons in the PCSC, the Waves saw 48 individual champions and 20 PCSC Swimmer or Diver of the Year awards. Andreea Trufasu stands as the program's lone Olympian, having competed in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.
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