Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsSophomore Shannon Scully earned a starting spot on the Women's Volleyball team and is making an immediate impact. She originally committed to the University of Utah as a senior in high school but was drawn to Pepperdine University after her freshman season in Salt Lake City.“I’m definitely always striving for more and always … [Read more...] about Transfer Shannon Scully Steps Up for Women’s Volleyball
Dive Into the Pepperdine Riptide Rally Crew
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsFor the 2018-2019 school year, the Pepperdine Riptide Rally Crew aims to have its most significant impact to date. Riptide is a student-led rally group focused on elevating the spirit of home games through organized cheering. They are led by Hilary Koenig who joined the Pepperdine Athletics staff in June of 2017. She works as the Marketing … [Read more...] about Dive Into the Pepperdine Riptide Rally Crew
Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four
Photos courtesy of Jeff GoldenThe Waves lost a hard-fought game to the USC Trojans on Sunday, Aug. 26. The outcome was 5-0 as the Trojans put up a point mirage in the second half while holding the Waves scoreless. Senior goalkeeper Brielle Preece had two acrobatic saves but ultimately the Trojan offense outlasted her effort, earning four out of their five goals.The first 15 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Falls To USC In Game Four
Women’s Volleyball Shows Out In Home Opener
Photos by Milan Loiacono The Women’s Volleyball team defeated the The University of Idaho Vandals in their home opener Friday, Aug. 31. The team was 1-2 entering the game; all three of those previous games were played in the Panther Challenge at the University of Pittsburgh. The Waves won in convincing fashion, handling the Vandals in three sets to one.Head Coach Scott … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Shows Out In Home Opener
Pepp Welcomes Three New Head Coaches
This year, the Pepperdine Athletics Department welcomes three new head coaches to its staff: Lorenzo Romar, Joe Spahn and Adam Schaechterle.Romar is optimistic about his returnAfter 19 years, Romar returns to the Pepperdine Men's Basketball program. Romar, who spent his college basketball career at University of Washington and played for five years in the NBA with the Golden … [Read more...] about Pepp Welcomes Three New Head Coaches