Pepperdine Women's Soccer tied the no. 18 Georgetown Hoyas at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Aug. 17, with a final score of 1-1. Without a cloud in sight, the California sun beat down on the field in 80-degree weather. The relatively young Waves faced off against the older, more experienced Hoyas. Last year, the Hoyas made it to the second round of the NCAA Women's Soccer … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Ties Battle of Attrition with No. 18 Georgetown
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Pepperdine Welcomes Large Influx of Transfer Student Athletes to Start the New Year
As the 2023-2024 school year begins, Pepperdine will welcome a total of 37 transfer student-athletes across all sports, Associate Director of Athletics Amanda Kurtz wrote in an Aug 9, email to the Graphic. For multiple teams, such as Women’s Basketball and baseball, these numbers are much higher than in previous years. The experience of transfer student-athletes is a valuable … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Large Influx of Transfer Student Athletes to Start the New Year
Waves Baseball Looks Toward Professional Careers
If a person walked down the steps to Eddy D. Field Stadium on any given day during the ‘23 spring season, they’d see roughly three out of four Waves strike out, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Every so often, though, somebody makes contact.This summer, the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers drafted former senior catching utility Ryan Johnson and former junior … [Read more...] about Waves Baseball Looks Toward Professional Careers
Women’s Soccer Looks Ahead Toward the Coming Year
Pepperdine Women's Soccer season begins Aug. 17, against the Georgetown Hoyas at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Sophomore midfielder Tatum Wynalda said the team is building on the difficulties of the 2022 season. Members of the team said injuries held the team back from success during the 2022 season. "This year, we have a lot of unfinished business. We have a lot to prove because … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Looks Ahead Toward the Coming Year
Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA
Lewis officially signed with the Lakers on July 9, to a four-year contract, according to a report by Khobi Price on Twitter. Lewis made his NBA Summer League debut July 3, against the Heat, according to USA Today. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Max Lewis, former Pepperdine Men’s Basketball sophomore forward, with the 40th pick in the 2023 NBA Draft according to the NBA. Lewis … [Read more...] about Max Lewis Pursues Dream of Playing in the NBA