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‘Culture Wins Championships,’ Swim and Dive Secures First Championship in Program History

Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive Team poses with the Pacific Coast Swim and Dive Conference Championship Trophy in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 19. The team broke multiple school records throughout the meet. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics

It took 36 years and three straight second place finishes, but Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team finally captured their elusive conference championship for the first time in program history Feb. 19.

In total, the Waves broke five school records and earned three PCSC championships. Head Coach Ellie Monobe won the Coach of the Meet for the second consecutive year.