Despite winning the first two sets, Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball lost 3-2 to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Aug. 31st, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 0-3 to start the season. Pepperdine lost to UCSB in their home opener 3-2.Junior outsider/opposite hitter Grace Chillingworth, senior outside hitter Birdie Hendrickson and … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to UCSB in Home Opener
Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Lewis officially signed with the Lakers on July 9, to a four-year contract, according to a report by Khobi Price on Twitter. Lewis made his NBA Summer League debut July 3, against the Heat, according to USA Today. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Max Lewis, former Pepperdine Men’s Basketball sophomore forward, with the 40th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft according to the NBA. Lewis … [Read more...] about Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
Art by Vivian Hsia Whether they are on the court or in the classroom, Pepperdine athletes said their faith impacts everything they do. Student athletes at Pepperdine said their faith has an influence on both their athletic careers and lives as a whole. They said their faith allows them to play for a higher purpose, which helps them to worry less when on the court or field. “My … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Use Faith to Play for Higher Purpose
No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Bounceback Against Concordia
Graduate outside hitter Jaylen Jasper goes for a kill in a match against Concordia on April 8, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Jasper had 20 kills in the match. Photos by Lydia duPerier No. 8 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball beat the Concordia Eagles in a three-set sweep April 8, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 16-11 on the season with two games left to play. The Waves started … [Read more...] about No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Bounceback Against Concordia
Hot Shots: 2023 WBC Brings Levels of Excitement Missing from Current Baseball
Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. Major League Baseball has had a stigma surrounding it for a while now — baseball is boring.A quick google search of “baseball is boring” will bring up countless articles about how baseball games are long and players are encouraged not to celebrate. But, there is one baseball … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: 2023 WBC Brings Levels of Excitement Missing from Current Baseball