“Just tell me who you want,” Marv Dunphy said after being asked if there were any men’s volleyball alumni that he kept in touch with. This snapshot — Dunphy pulling out a binder full of names — seemingly captures the key to his years of success in a nutshell. Dunphy has coached Pepperdine to 12 NCAA finals appearances, he coached the USA team from 1984 to 1988, in which they … [Read more...] about Legendary coach leads young team
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Club table tennis invites new members
Pepperdine University is known for its strong women’s volleyball and men’s tennis programs, but not many are familiar with its intramural and club sports. Recently, members of the table tennis club have been pushing to gain popularity. Junior CJ Terral, an International Business major, has been a head coach and a founder of the club since 2009. Terral started playing table … [Read more...] about Club table tennis invites new members
Jackson breaks steals record
MORAGA, CALIF. - Senior Forward Jazmine Jackson broke the all-time steals record in Pepperdine Women’s Basketball history this weekend. Jackson broke the record last Saturday in a game against the St. Mary’s Gaels at McKeon Pavilion. Although the Waves lost the game, 56-43, Jackson surpasses a 22-year-old record in the process. Jackson Surpasses Long-Standing Record Dionne … [Read more...] about Jackson breaks steals record
Men’s volleyball grits out 3-1 win over Hawaii
MALIBU, CA—The No. 7-ranked men’s volleyball team(5-1, 4-0) faced No. 12-ranked Hawaii for the second consecutive day, following the men’s basketball game versus BYU on Jan. 21. While the gym wasn’t as full for the volleyball game, the energy level remained high the entire match. The Waves managed to scrap together a 3-1 victory (25-20, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23) over the Warriors … [Read more...] about Men’s volleyball grits out 3-1 win over Hawaii
Men's basketball falls to BYU in nationally televised event
MALIBU, Calif.—The Pepperdine men's basketball team faced opponents from BYU in an intense game in Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 21. Despite multiple attempts to outscore the Cougars, the Waves finished the game defeated 77-64. Throughout the first half, the Waves were offensively keeping up with fast attacks from the opponents, but the situation changed a little in … [Read more...] about Men's basketball falls to BYU in nationally televised event