Killing the ball on the opponent's side blocking with no fear and picking up balls that looked like they have hit the ground has led the No. 2-ranked Pepperdine men's volleyball team to come to victory in 11 of 12 matches played.This weekend the Waves will compete in two back-to-back home matches against the University of Hawaii No. 5. Last season Pepperdine won both games … [Read more...] about Waves welcome Warriors
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Songfest proves we're all athletes
If you've never seen Jordan dunk Astaire dance or Clooney act watch Pepperdine's Songfest. It's all the same— art.Nearly 500 student athletes yes I said athletes will grace the Smothers Theatre stage this week putting on the show of the semester.These athletes are not on full-ride sports scholarships nor do they get special access to training center protein shakes. You … [Read more...] about Songfest proves we're all athletes
Waves gear up for fifth sixth contest of 12-match homestand
The Pepperdine women's tennis team won its first match of a streak of 12 consecutive home matches Saturday defeating Fresno State 6-1. The Waves lost their first three games to Michigan UCLA and Florida State. Pepperdine now has eight more home games before they compete in the West Coast Conference Tournament held in late April.The Waves (5-9) made a change in their doubles … [Read more...] about Waves gear up for fifth sixth contest of 12-match homestand
Waves fall to Baylor upset by Minnesota
After a 5-2 home loss to No. 16 Baylor on Saturday the Waves were disappointed again on their home territory Wednesday afternoon. They seemed unprepared for a challenge as the team now ranked No. 24 was defeated in a close 4-3 match by No. 51 Minnesota."It was disappointing to lose to them because I feel like we are a better team freshman Finn Tearney said. We just didn't bring … [Read more...] about Waves fall to Baylor upset by Minnesota
Triathletes gear up for Cal Poly race
Following a five-year absence the Pepperdine Triathlon Team is up and running once again in its inaugural season as a revamped squad thanks to a vibrant core of dedicated athletes. Senior and former cross country star Brianna Blanchard headlines a strong team that recently sent four competitors and two relay teams to Oxnard Calif. to face USC on Saturday.Sophomores Lauren … [Read more...] about Triathletes gear up for Cal Poly race