Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Waves soccer is off to a strong start after losing only one game in their first week of competition, leading to appearances in three national rankings and one WCC player of the week honor. The team entered the season unranked, defeating then No. 20 University of Arizona 3-1 in their opening game. Freshman Nicole Leggio scored two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Starts Strong
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Enjoy Football Through the Lens of a Trojan or Bruin
Photo Courtesy of USC Athletics As another school year dawns upon the collegiate population, students across the country anxiously await the return of fall Saturdays and good ol' college football. For schools with competent football programs, game days are an official, yet unofficial holiday. Comparable to Christmas, but instead of presents you receive… Well, I guess I don’t … [Read more...] about Enjoy Football Through the Lens of a Trojan or Bruin
Expectations Increase for Women’s Volleyball
Photos by Terra Atwood New season, new faces, new goals. Pepperdine women’s volleyball brings another new and exciting season to Firestone Fieldhouse this year. After finishing the season with an overall record of 17-14, going 8-10 in the West Coast Conference (good for 6th in the standings), Head Coach Scott Wong looks to continue an upward trend of overall team … [Read more...] about Expectations Increase for Women’s Volleyball
Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine has a rich history of Olympic participation, contributing athletes and coaches to nearly every summer Olympic Games. After returning with no medals in 2012, Pepperdine alumni and staff contributed to multiple bronze medals in Rio this summer. Pepperdine's volleyball tradition was evident in Rio, with four alumni and … [Read more...] about Waves Bring Home Bronze From Rio
Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide
Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams The prodigal sons have returned. After a 20-year absence, the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams have returned from the land of Budweiser, and there’s excitement in the SoCal air. Many Angelenos began rooting for other teams after the Rams’ exodus, and some stopped watching football all together. This means that it might be time for a refresher … [Read more...] about Rams Football Returns: A Rookie Fan’s Guide