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Waves Roll Above .500 With Win Over Portland

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The Pepperdine bench reacts to a three-point shot in the first half of Saturday's 80–69 win over Portland. Photo by Paxton Ritchey.  On the heels of a thrilling 90–86 overtime road victory against Santa Clara, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball defeated Portland 80–69 Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse. The two wins improved Pepperdine’s record to 11–10 with a 4–3 mark in West … [Read more...] about Waves Roll Above .500 With Win Over Portland

Beach Volleyball Prepares to Win Back WCC Title

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Head Coach Marcio Sicoli speaks to Brook Bauer (left) and Heidi Dyer (right). | Photos courtesy of Sarah Otteman of Pepperdine AthleticsAs the 2020 season approaches, Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball team is more determined than ever.The 2020 season kicks off Feb. 21 at Irvine Valley College, where the team will take on the Lasers. Waves Head Coach Marcio Sicoli … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Prepares to Win Back WCC Title

Men’s Volleyball Succumbs to Defending National Champs in Four

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Photos by Karl Winter Playing in a hostile environment at the Walter Pyramid, a young Pepperdine Men's Volleyball team gave the two-time defending national champions a run for their money. Passing and service woes ultimately cost the No. 9 Waves, who fell in four sets. Undefeated No. 4 Long Beach State won their 45th-consecutive home match at the Pyramid, a streak which … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Succumbs to Defending National Champs in Four

Swim and Dive Round out Regular Season With Victory Over APU

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Photos by Ali Levens In the wake of their recently departed head and assistant coaches, the Waves Swim and Dive team closed out their season by defeating the Azusa Pacific University Cougars, 166.5 to 124.5. The Waves were under the leadership of interim Head Coach Jana Vincent on Senior Day.“Vincent is awesome,” junior Amy Griffin said. “She's so encouraging, … [Read more...] about Swim and Dive Round out Regular Season With Victory Over APU