Pepperdine’s Athletic Department appointed Brian Barrio to the position of associate director of Athletics for compliance. Barrio joined the staff of the Athletic Department Monday, Aug. 1. "I am thrilled with the addition of Brian Barrio to the Pepperdine Athletics staff," said Director of Athletics Steve Potts in a press release. "Brian brings considerable experience and … [Read more...] about Athletics appoints new associate director
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Water polo prepares for strong fall season
Pepperdine’s men’s water polo team got back to the pool and is set to shoot ahead in the upcoming season. With an impressive amount of experienced players, the Waves are ready for their upcoming matches with Pomona-Pitzer and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Sept. 3 at the UCLA Tournament in Los Angeles. A match at Loyola Marymount will follow on Sept. 10. After that the Waves will … [Read more...] about Water polo prepares for strong fall season
Women's beach volleyball team becomes newest sport
Women’s volleyball is hitting the sand as Pepperdine adds women’s beach volleyball to its list of NCAA Division I sports. Pepperdine’s Director of Athletics Steve Potts made the announcement this summer, taking the total of sports teams to 15. The current coach of the women’s volleyball team, Nina Matthies, will also be in charge of the new sport. Matthies, who has a career … [Read more...] about Women's beach volleyball team becomes newest sport
Women's soccer team starts with consecutive wins
If the opening games for the Pepperdine women’s soccer team are any indication as to how the rest of the season will go, soccer fans have a lot to be excited about. The Waves took on Cal Berkeley Aug. 19 and defeated the Bears 2-1 before taking on Arizona at home Aug. 21. The Wildcats fell to the Waves 2-0, giving the Waves a 13-5-1 home opening record. Junior midfielder … [Read more...] about Women's soccer team starts with consecutive wins
Pepperdine athletes prove themselves beyond collegiate level
Two former Pepperdine water polo players, Clayton Snyder and J.P. MacDonell, will represent the United States as part of the B-team in Shenzen, China, for the World University Games from Aug. 11 to 23. MacDonell and Snyder, who graduated in 2010, have been training in Irvine at the University of California, Irvine. “It's an incredible feeling," MacDonell said. "My favorite … [Read more...] about Pepperdine athletes prove themselves beyond collegiate level
