Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics | Sophomore forward Andre Ball clears teammate Jay Yoon and two other teammates on his first dunk of the 2019 Blue and Orange Madness slam dunk contest. Both Pepperdine basketball programs launched their 2019–2020 seasons Oct. 11 in Firestone Fieldhouse with a display of bright lights and thrilling theatrics. Though still about a … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness Kicks Off Hoops Season
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Freshmen Lead Swim and Dive to Third Place Finish at Malibu Invite
Photos by Ali LevensWhat was supposed to be a two-day tournament at the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool turned into third-place finish at the condensed version of the 10-team Malibu Invite. The two visiting Division-I teams, California Baptist University and Texas Christian University, challenged the Waves in the lanes.Following an astounding victory, 217-66, at the PCSC Relays … [Read more...] about Freshmen Lead Swim and Dive to Third Place Finish at Malibu Invite
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Homestand
The Waves played their fourth and fifth West Coast Conference games of the season Thursday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 5 against the Portland Pilots and Gonzaga Bulldogs, picking up their third and fourth WCC wins. “Our body of work has been really good,” Head Coach Scott Wong said. “To be in this situation, four and one in conference — it feels good.” Pepperdine only … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Homestand
Freshman and Senior Crowned Champions of Home W. Tennis Invitational
Photos by Ali LevensWith her first championship under her belt, UTR/ITA Tennis Player of the Month senior Ashley Lahey said she set out to get her second as well as inspire her teammates to start out strong in their first competition of the season.“The first tournament carried over to this one,” Head Coach Per Nilsson said. “When she feels good and nothing's … [Read more...] about Freshman and Senior Crowned Champions of Home W. Tennis Invitational
Pepperdine Starts Fast and Keeps Lead in Conference Opener
Photos by Austin Hall Three weeks after the last Pepperdine Women's Soccer home game, the Waves showed up to a large crowd in their conference opener vs. the Portland Pilots. After a slow start from both teams, Pepperdine's offense came together to beat a talented opponent. The Waves had over one week to prepare for the Pilots following an away victory Sept. 26 against … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Starts Fast and Keeps Lead in Conference Opener