Beginning its series of road trips in Dayton, Ohio, the women’s volleyball team (6-3) competed in the Dayton Marriott Flyer Classic Saturday, Sept. 10. The team first lost to 20th-ranked Michigan 3-2, and then beat 24th-ranked Florida State 3-1. In the first game, the Lady Waves toughed out the loss to Michigan, though they contested Michigan throughout the match. Stealing the … [Read more...] about Matches prove tough in Ohio
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Athletics appoints new associate director
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
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