Cross country freshman Nathaniel Lerch poses before an afternoon run on the Stotsenberg Track on Oct. 27. Lerch said he felt isolated, as he is one of approximately 200 student-athletes that live on an almost empty campus. Photo by Jaylene RamliLike many first-year students, freshman cross country runner Nathaniel Lerch said he was excited to move away from his home in Clarion, … [Read more...] about Pepp Athletes Find Community in the Bubble
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Veteran Men’s Basketball Primed for Breakout
Head Coach Lorenzo Romar intently watches a bubble practice in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 22. Romar and his staff needed to conduct most of their offseason training virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of Ricky Davis, Pepperdine Athletics After the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic robbed them of the chance to play postseason basketball for the first time in … [Read more...] about Veteran Men’s Basketball Primed for Breakout
Opinion: Sports Desk Picks NFL Week 8
From left: Sports Editor Karl Winter, Assistant Sports Editor Paxton Ritchey, Staff Writer Kyle McCabe, Photo Editor Ali Levens, Sports Assistant Justin Touhey and Staff Writer Austin Hall. This group of six made its picks for the eighth week of the NFL season after a week in which two undefeated teams fell and several underwhelming teams spiraled further. Art by Madeline … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sports Desk Picks NFL Week 8
Women’s Soccer Reloads for 2021
Head Coach Tim Ward talks to senior midfielder Madi Cook and alumna forward Hailey Stenberg on Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Aug. 25, 2019. Pepperdine tied Texas A&M with a 0–0 score. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine Women's Soccer asserted dominance over the majority of the West Coast Conference for four seasons. Both 2016 and 2017 saw the Waves win the … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Reloads for 2021
Women’s Basketball Poised for a Strong Season
Senior forward Monique Andriuolo listens to directions from Head Coach Kristen Dowling before subbing in during a Jan. 30 game against Pacific University in Firestone Fieldhouse. Andriuolo, a returning starter, said she is hopeful for the new team to have success this season. Photo by Ali Levens The West Coast Conference announced its women's basketball conference schedule … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Poised for a Strong Season