Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe second head coach in Pepperdine beach volleyball history has coached at the highest levels of the sport, including leading arguably the best team ever (Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor) to an Olympic gold medal.However, Marcio Sicoli knows that filling the shoes of iconic Pepperdine coach Nina Matthies will be no easy … [Read more...] about Sicoli Brings Olympic Background to Waves Beach Volleyball
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2019 Track Season Kicks Off in New Mexico
Photos Courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine Track made the trek to The University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, this weekend to kick off the season at the Dr. Martin Luther King Invitational. Sophomore Caila Tongco broke her own and Pepperdine's record in the 60-meter hurdles with 9.21 seconds. The indoor track meet hosted many personal wins, but left room for collective … [Read more...] about 2019 Track Season Kicks Off in New Mexico
Celebrities rally behind CA’s recent tragedies
Photos by Erica Martinez In response to the recent Camp Fire, Woolsey Fire and Borderline Bar and Grill shooting, the #CaliforniaStrong foundation hosted a celebrity softball game Sunday at Pepperdine's Eddy D. Field Baseball Stadium. The California Strong movement exceeded their goals, raising $1.4 million and are continuing to take donations for years to … [Read more...] about Celebrities rally behind CA’s recent tragedies
Men’s Golf Team Looks to Keep Up Hot Streak
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThrough five tournaments, the Pepperdine Men's Golf Team has been consistent in all phases. In tournaments hosted by The University of New Mexico, California-Berkeley, Baylor, Hawaii, and Saint Mary's the Waves have finished no lower than fifth place. In their second and fourth tournament, they took first, something they did not accomplish … [Read more...] about Men’s Golf Team Looks to Keep Up Hot Streak
Women’s Basketball Earns Conference Win against Santa Clara
Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine Women’s Basketball beat the Santa Clara University Broncos 74-48 Thursday, Jan. 10. The Waves, led by freshman Malia Bambrick's 25 points, improved to 9-6 overall and 3-2 in conference play, while the Broncos dropped to 8-7 and 1-3 in the West Coast Conference. This was the first of three straight home conference games … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Earns Conference Win against Santa Clara