Pepperdine University Athletics

PEPPERDINE OUTDOOR TRACK 2025 (FR): Competed in seven outdoor track meets, running the 1,500 meters each time ... Ran her season-best time in the 1,500 at the Jim Bush Legends Meet (3/21-22).

PEPPERDINE INDOOR TRACK 2025 (FR): Competed in one indoor track meet ... Made her collegiate debut in the 3K at the Wolf Pack Classic (2/7-8).

PEPPERDINE XC 2024 (FR): Competed in four races as a true freshman ... Ran a 15:36.1 4-kilometer time in her collegiate debut at the Waves Invite (8/30) ... Clocked her fastest 6-kilometer time of 25:38.8 at the Highlander Invitational (10/19).

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Yorba Linda High School located in Yorba Linda, Calif. in 2024 … Century League winner 2022 and 2023 … Holds school record in 4x800 and 4x1600 … Scholar athlete 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Psychology … Born in Laguna Hills, Calif. … Daughter of Amee and Neal Patel … Sister to Syra Patel … Chose Pepperdine “Because of the welcoming environment, amazing psychology program, and beautiful campus!”

FAVORITES: Hobbies include reading, spending time at the beach, making bracelets, and going to concerts … Sports hero is Parker Valby … Favorites include Emma Coburn and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone (athletes), Defy the Night (book), Grown Ups 2 (movie), Gilmore Girls (TV show), The Backstreet Lovers (artist), Dumplings (food), and Basketball (sport)