Ashleen Quirke reaches for the ball after it is deflected. Photos by Ali Levens Following a tough 67–69 loss on the road against the University of Portland, the Pepperdine Women’s Basketball team rebounded to defeat the University of the Pacific Tigers, 59–54. In an alternating game of runs, the Waves prevailed against their opponents with their leading scorer, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Snaps Three-Game Losing Streak by Overcoming Pacific and Saint Mary’s
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Men’s Golf Cruises Through Fall Season, Starts Spring Season with a Victory
The Pepperdine Men's Golf team poses with their first-place trophy at the Southwestern Invitational. Photos courtesy of Roger Horne | Pepperdine Athletics After five top-five finishes in away tournaments during the fall season, Pepperdine Men's Golf started the spring season with a signature victory. Golfweek Magazine's national preseason poll ranked the team No. 2 in … [Read more...] about Men’s Golf Cruises Through Fall Season, Starts Spring Season with a Victory
Waves Roll Above .500 With Win Over Portland
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
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
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