FIRESTONE FIELDHOUSE, JAN. 11— The men’s volleyball team spiked off its opening match of the MPSF tournament against Cal State Northridge with a 3-1 win Wednesday night at Firestone Fieldhouse. “Tonight we played well as a team,” freshman outside hitter Josh Taylor said. “[Freshman setter] Matt West put up some good sets and made it easy for me to get my kills.” Taylor led … [Read more...] about Men's volleyball beats CSUN in four sets
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New 'Wave Zone' campaign encourages athletic event attendance
It is no secret that Pepperdine is athletically apathetic. Whether it is women's volleyball—did you know they won 13 straight games last season?—or men's basketball—the closest thing we have to a football team—it seems that the only thing that gets people in the door to watch sporting events is free giveaways. Fortunately for all the latent sports fanatics out there, … [Read more...] about New 'Wave Zone' campaign encourages athletic event attendance
Jade McNorton proves pivotal on and off the court
It is hard to miss Jade McNorton on the basketball court. The 6-foot-3-inch center from Boise, Idaho. is the tallest player on the Pepperdine women's basketball team and is notorious for blocking shots and making free throws. McNorton is an integral part of the Waves' defense, but it hasn’t come easy. Her freshman year was spent watching her teammates from the bench as … [Read more...] about Jade McNorton proves pivotal on and off the court
Athlete LeeAndrea Morton excels in cross country and beyond
A typical athlete’s schedule is tough, but repetitive: sleep, eat, practice, study, more practice, and then the cycle begins again. Within the eight hours automatically reserved for practice in the off-season, and the 15-20 hours required from a typical athlete in their regular season, it is hard to imagine having time for anything else. But meet Pepperdine senior LeeAndrea … [Read more...] about Athlete LeeAndrea Morton excels in cross country and beyond
Senior Kim Hill pursues volleyball career overseas
Fact Box: Kim Hill - Height: 6’ 4” - Volleyball Experience: 10 years - Position: Middle Blocker - Hometown: Portland, Oregon - Favorite Memory: beating UCLA For most Pepperdine students, Italy, Germany and France are possible international program destinations. For volleyball player senior Kim Hill, however, they are possible future career destinations. “I hope to play … [Read more...] about Senior Kim Hill pursues volleyball career overseas