In collegiate sports, there is a constantly rotating roster of players. Every year, new first-years join the team and experienced seniors leave. College athletes who experience this rotation said that although there is pressure to improve their athletic ability and fill the shoes of those who preceded them, having a positive outlook is ultimately what makes the change … [Read more...] about Rotating Team Rosters Affects Comradery, Effectiveness in Sports
Pepperdine Athletics
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Women’s Volleyball Continues Win Streak with Victory over Portland
Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball swept the University of Portland Pilots 3-0 Nov. 4, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This is the Waves 15th straight win and puts them at 16-6 on the season. Pepperdine’s win keeps the Waves at a perfect 12-0 in conference play. Junior outside hitter Grace Chillingworth led the team on offense, with outside hitter Birdie Hendrickson and senior and … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Continues Win Streak with Victory over Portland
Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
Jesse Smith is the only Pepperdine graduate to appear in five Olympic games, doing so in every rendition from 2004 through 2020, according to Pepperdine Athletics. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing games and has served as captain of the U.S.A. water polo team since 2017 before stepping into a high school coaching role in 2021, according to The Coronado Times.Former coaches and … [Read more...] about Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
The annual celebration of Blue and Orange Madness took over Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 6.The night began as Pepperdine PA announcer Asher Low rallied the crowd to welcome the men's and women’s basketball teams to the floor. The festivities included a "shooting stars" challenge, half-court shots for tuition, a brand-new three-on-three scrimmage, a dunk contest and … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
