First we imported herbs and spices. Then it was toy cars. Now America is leading the way in imported world-class athletes and Pepperdine has followed suit in a big way.In a state governed by an Austrian it makes sense one of California's top private university athletic programs would be dominated by international players. Nineteen of Pepperdine's student athletes hail from … [Read more...] about Flurry of foreigners diversify Pepperdine
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Athletic Profile: Ultimate Frisbee Team
As many Pepperdine Club sports begin their seasons with promise and vigor Pepperdine's Frisbee team is prepping for a grueling "first" year.Yes that's a Frisbee team as in Ultimate Frisbee. Having been founded in the 2008-2009 school year the Pepperdine "Fightin' Waves as they were formerly known, got off to a slow but steady start. After their first year on campus, many … [Read more...] about Athletic Profile: Ultimate Frisbee Team
Athlete Profile: Stacy Rouwenhorst
Stacy Rouwenhorst has seen many changes in volleyball since she began playing as a 13-year-old. Her transition into the professional volleyball world has seen rule shifts alter rally scoring the let serve the libero position and court size.But no matter what changes time has wrought on the game of volleyball Rouwenhorst knows one thing never changes: she was meant to … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Stacy Rouwenhorst
Athlete Profile: Kaitlin Drolson
Kaitlin Drolson won't play in a tournament with a No. 4 ball. She will only carry six balls at once—no more no less. She only marks golf balls in red. Drolson knows exactly what she wants.The Pepperdine University women's golfer has also known since she began playing golf competitively at the age of 8 that her dream is to compete as a professional golfer.Tying for second … [Read more...] about Athlete Profile: Kaitlin Drolson
Athletic Profile: Men's Club Lacrosse
Well into its off-season training the Pepperdine men's club lacrosse team is preparing for its 26th season. Players have been meeting for two hours every Wednesday and Thursday to retain fundamental skills and scrimmage in preparation for their 16-week spring season of 10 games that include possible playoffs and nationals.The men's lacrosse team is a student-run organization … [Read more...] about Athletic Profile: Men's Club Lacrosse
