Pepperdine has welcomed 86 freshmen and 59 transfers this semester for all sports. For fall sports, Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball has welcomed eight new freshmen and four transfers, Women’s Soccer has gained nine freshmen and Men's and Women's Cross Country has six freshmen. Three standout recruits for the 2024 fall season are freshman middle distance runner Elijah Gentry on … [Read more...] about New Recruits Stamp their Role as Incoming Waves
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Tatum Wynalda: Back from Injury and Destined for Success
Tatum Wynalda was born ready to compete, her mother Amy Ward said. Wynalda is a sophomore midfielder and forward on the Women’s Soccer team, who had an outstanding debut her freshman season.Wynalda earned United Soccer Coaches All-West Region second team honors, All-WCC second team honors and was named to the WCC All-Freshman team, according to Pepperdine Athletics. She … [Read more...] about Tatum Wynalda: Back from Injury and Destined for Success
London Students Love ‘Ted Lasso’
A show that struck the hearts of many around the world, leaving fans and viewers begging for a fourth season, "Ted Lasso" on Apple TV+ added a fun element to the abroad experience of Pepperdine London students. With touching characters, a compelling soundtrack and witty messages, "Ted Lasso" is a moving comedy about an American man who transforms a London football club [soccer … [Read more...] about London Students Love ‘Ted Lasso’
Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Director of Athletics Steve Potts will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, President Jim Gash and Tim Perrin, senior vice president for Strategic Implementation, wrote in a Dec. 7 email to the Pepperdine community. Pepperdine has won 63 conference regular-season or tournament titles during Potts’ 13-year career as AD.“He has shared with thousands of … [Read more...] about Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss in WCC Championship
Pepperdine Women’s Soccer lost to Gonzaga, 3-1 Saturday Nov. 4, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. This game decided the WCC Champion of the 2023 season and broke the tie in the standings between Gonzaga and Pepperdine. This is Gonzaga's first-ever WCC championship in the history of the Women's soccer program. "'I'm really proud of them," Head Coach Tim Ward said. "We've won … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Suffers Heartbreaking Loss in WCC Championship
