Friday, October 23
Malibu, Calif.
4:00 p.m. PT Friday / 11:00 a.m. PT Saturday
Pepperdine University
252.5
vs
138.5
Seattle U
Photo by: Rory Christiansen
10/24/2026 5:55:00 PM | Women's Swim/Dive
MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine swim and dive closed out its two-day tri meet at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Saturday, defeating Seattle U on both days and falling to Denver. The Waves remain unbeaten against the Redhawks all-time.Â
"Another good performance from the Waves today," head coach Dan Marella said. "The divers started us off strong in the 3-meter. Saturday was a milestone swim for Ava Taylor—breaking five minutes for the first time in the 500 free. The whole distance group really putting their best foot forward this early in the season is awesome to see too. Our rookies did a phenomenal job racing some really good competition. I'm looking forward to our next competition at home in a couple of weeks."
Ava Taylor took second in the 500 free (4:59.00), finishing less than a second behind first. Sophia Blietz was second in the 200 back (2:02.18), and Maile Sullivan was second in the 50 free (23.91).
Mollie Cho and Sophie Ware went two-three in the 200 fly, touching in 2:05.93 and 2:07.91. Freshman Carlee Davis placed third in the 200 free (1:51.94), Jena Kistler was third in the 200 breast (2:19.89), and Aliyah Fan was third in the 100 fly (56.98). The 200 free relay of Davis, Paige Easton, Zoe Venetta and Sullivan finished third in 1:35.18.
On Friday, Ansley Halbach set the program record in the 400 IM (4:26.39) and took third in the 1650 free. The Waves closed the first day with a win in the 400 free relay from Aliyah Fan, Davis, Easton and Sullivan.
Women's Team Scores Friday
Pepperdine (86) – Seattle U (62)Â
Denver (109) – Pepperdine (39)Â
Women's Team Scores Saturday
Pepperdine (166.5) – Seattle U (76.5)
Denver (204) – Pepperdine (58)Â
Full results can be accessed here.
The Waves split squads for their next competition. Diving heads downtown for the Trojan Diving Invitational at USC (Nov. 12-14), while the swimmers stay home to face UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego on Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.
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.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine swim and dive news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineWSD.
"Another good performance from the Waves today," head coach Dan Marella said. "The divers started us off strong in the 3-meter. Saturday was a milestone swim for Ava Taylor—breaking five minutes for the first time in the 500 free. The whole distance group really putting their best foot forward this early in the season is awesome to see too. Our rookies did a phenomenal job racing some really good competition. I'm looking forward to our next competition at home in a couple of weeks."
Ava Taylor took second in the 500 free (4:59.00), finishing less than a second behind first. Sophia Blietz was second in the 200 back (2:02.18), and Maile Sullivan was second in the 50 free (23.91).
Mollie Cho and Sophie Ware went two-three in the 200 fly, touching in 2:05.93 and 2:07.91. Freshman Carlee Davis placed third in the 200 free (1:51.94), Jena Kistler was third in the 200 breast (2:19.89), and Aliyah Fan was third in the 100 fly (56.98). The 200 free relay of Davis, Paige Easton, Zoe Venetta and Sullivan finished third in 1:35.18.
On Friday, Ansley Halbach set the program record in the 400 IM (4:26.39) and took third in the 1650 free. The Waves closed the first day with a win in the 400 free relay from Aliyah Fan, Davis, Easton and Sullivan.
Women's Team Scores Friday
Pepperdine (86) – Seattle U (62)Â
Denver (109) – Pepperdine (39)Â
Women's Team Scores Saturday
Pepperdine (166.5) – Seattle U (76.5)
Denver (204) – Pepperdine (58)Â
Full results can be accessed here.
The Waves split squads for their next competition. Diving heads downtown for the Trojan Diving Invitational at USC (Nov. 12-14), while the swimmers stay home to face UC Santa Barbara and UC San Diego on Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.
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.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine swim and dive news, follow the Waves on social media @PepperdineWSD.
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