FIRESTONE FIELDHOUSE, DEC. 3 — Men’s basketball (5-3) followed suit after the women’s basketball team’s close win over Cal State Northridge, leading the Waves to a 73-67 victory over Hawaii. The highlight momentum swing of the game was when referees called an over the back foul on Hawaii junior Vander Joaquim, which led to ejecting Joaquim from the game. Following the … [Read more...] about Men's basketball team defeats Hawaii Warriors
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Women's basketball team 6-3 after win over CSUN
FIRESTONE FIELDHOUSE, DEC. 3 — The women’s basketball team improved to 6-3, capturing a victory against Cal State Northridge (CSUN), 68-64. Close games have become a commonality for the Waves. They just came off of an 80-78 win over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, and a 59-56 overtime win over New Mexico. Senior Jazmine Jackson led the Waves with 23 points, six steals and three … [Read more...] about Women's basketball team 6-3 after win over CSUN
Women's volleyball sweeps UNC, advances to Sweet 16
FIRESTONE FIELDHOUSE, DEC. 2 — Women’s Volleyball swept UNC, 3-0, in the second round of the NCAA Tournament and advanced to the Sweet 16. The team is now 6-0 in set wins in the post-season. While they have enjoyed home court advantage thus far, this year Hawaii hosts the next leg of the NCAA Tournament. Pepperdine will face Kansas State on Dec. 9. “Everyone comes to … [Read more...] about Women's volleyball sweeps UNC, advances to Sweet 16
Volleyball dominates Missouri State at NCAA Tournament
Pepperdine's No. 18 Women’s Volleyball team has once again made an outstanding performance by dominating Missouri State (3-0) at the first round of NCAA Tournament on Thursday, Dec. 1. The Waves, led by junior Victoria Adehelm and senior Lilla Frederick successfully qualified for the second round in Firestone Fieldhouse on Friday. Pepperdine started the first set by outscoring … [Read more...] about Volleyball dominates Missouri State at NCAA Tournament
Water polo player Bence Valics motivated by challenge
Hungarian native Bence Valics is an athlete undaunted by a challenge. The pressure of competition is what gets him going because he knows that life, in and out the pool, is about working hard to overcome challenges and become a stronger person. On top of being the goalie of the nationally ranked men’s water polo team at Pepperdine, Valics has displayed courage by overcoming … [Read more...] about Water polo player Bence Valics motivated by challenge