Photo Courtesy of Norceca Before junior Josh Taylor stepped on campus for the 2013-14 men’s volleyball season, he had made his fourth appearance playing for Team USA, this time to compete in the Pan American Cup in Mexico City. In the past, Taylor competed for the U.S. junior national teams in Canada and Brazil, and he also played for the youth national team in … [Read more...] about Taylor prepares for season with Team USA
Sports
Athletics captures gym resurfacing with GoPro
Photo Courtesy of Jordan Holm Typically used to capture wave barrels, cliff jumps, underwater excursions and other shenanigans, the GoPro is a versatile camera that has become a go-to device for many. This summer, the Athletics Department stuck one on a wall in Firestone Fieldhouse. From June 25 to July 27, a crew of about 37 people worked to resurface the wooden court. It is … [Read more...] about Athletics captures gym resurfacing with GoPro
Club rugby team kicks off spring season
Pepperdine men’s rugby started their spring season on Saturday, with a match against UC Riverside. Founded in 1955, the rugby team is one of the oldest club sports on campus. The match was played on the muddy and uneven Alumni field and ended in a loss. Collegiate rugby is year-long — it has both fall and spring seasons — but the fall season is an unofficial preseason … [Read more...] about Club rugby team kicks off spring season
Waves beat Portland in overtime
Exceeding expectations and performances in previous years, the men's basketball team secured their third conference win; the eleventh of this season, exceeding last season’s win total. The Waves played the Portland Pilots on the road this weekend and beat them at home. The men were trailing in the first half but rallied impressively and came back in the second half. In the … [Read more...] about Waves beat Portland in overtime
Fuel your body like an athlete
Pepperdine competes in the most competitive NCAA division in the nation and against the top teams in many sports. The Waves have won 12 NCAA Division I championships, and continue to produce powerhouse athletes every year. Athletes such as MLB player Danny Worth and soccer stars Anisa Guajardo and Roxanne Barker prove that the Waves bring in and produce some of the great … [Read more...] about Fuel your body like an athlete