Pepperdine Beach Volleyball hosted the Pepperdine Challenge on Feb. 21 and 22 at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Beach Volleyball played a total of four matches over the two-day span and walked out with one win and three losses.The Waves first matched up against Vanguard University on Feb. 21 and swept the Lions 5-0. Pepperdine's win over Vanguard gave Head Coach Marcio Sicoli his … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Beach Volleyball Opens Season With Pepperdine Challenge
Sports
Men’s Basketball Falls Against Oregon State
Pepperdine Men’s basketball accepted defeat against Oregon State University on Feb. 20 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Head Coach Ed Schilling said that despite the loss, the team put up a good game, staying toe-to-toe with the Beavers. "I give our guys credit," Schilling said. "They fought really hard against a really good team." Redshirt senior forward Boubacar Coulibaly … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls Against Oregon State
Pepperdine Beach Volleyball: Attack the Elements
If there is a sport that has the perfect mix between a physically demanding competitiveness and an element of unexpected twists, Pepperdine Beach Volleyball could be up in the rankings. The athletes have mastered the art of the beautiful sport while building a tight-knit, uplifting family that embodies the values of Pepperdine University. In anticipation for their upcoming … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Beach Volleyball: Attack the Elements
Roland to Willie: Waves Through the Years
When faced with the task of making a mascot for a school who calls themselves the Waves, one could only think of so many options.Pepperdine's current edition is Willie the Wave. Since the beginning of Pepperdine Athletics, the school was known as the Waves, but the mascot who represented the Waves has a long history of switching between characters.Sam Perrin, a Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Roland to Willie: Waves Through the Years
Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype
Beyond the polished routines and sparkling uniforms, Pepperdine Cheer is breaking the cheerleader stereotype and rewriting what it means to really be a cheerleader. Senior cheerleader Georgia Puckett has been a part of the cheer team for two years and advocates to disprove the harmful stereotype of cheerleaders depicted in society. "These women are so empowering," Puckett … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cheerleading Breaks the Cheerleader Stereotype
