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MALIBU, Calif. – Pepperdine Swim returns to Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool for a dual meet against the Fresno State Bulldogs Friday at 4:00 p.m. and again Saturday at 12:00 p.m.
It will be the first time this season that the Waves will compete in kickstroke and fin events. Additionally, Pepperdine will have an unscored solo dive exhibition as Fresno State will be without their divers.
Friday Sprint Meet Schedule
400 medley relay
50 fly
50 breast
100 kick
1650 free
50 free
50 back
100 free with fins
100 IM
400 free relay
Saturday Meet Schedule
200 medley relay
400 IM
200 free
100 back
100 breast
200 fly
50 free
100 free
200 back
200 breast
500 free
100 fly
200 IM
200 free relay
Both days of the meet will be streamed on Overnght for subscribers, with results posted to MeetMobile.
The festivities between Pepperdine and the Bulldogs will be the 21st and 22nd meeting between the two all-time. Currently Fresno State holds a 19-1 advantage in the series. Pepperdine last triumphed in 1988, 141-106.
The Waves last faced the Aztecs on Oct. 9 in Malibu in an 83-59 loss. It will be their 32nd meeting all-time.
In Pepperdine’s last meet they earned a 212.5-79.5 victory against Cal State East Bay but faltered against San Diego State, 162-128.
The Waves earned five victories while in San Diego, Calif. earlier in the week. Jackie Johnson earned another gold finish in what has been a great first year (281.63 in the 3-meter). Sophia Blietz is another strong freshman performer who showed out against the Aztecs and Pioneers. She won the 200 back with a time of 2:06.30.
The Waves will next face rival San Diego Jan. 17. Early attendees will get free themed beach towels as part of the Pool Party promotion.
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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