Pepperdine has appointed Tanner Gardner, former deputy AD for external affairs for Rice University, as the new director of Athletics, effective June 1, President Jim Gash wrote in a March 25 email to the Pepperdine community. “Tanner brings an impressive breadth of experience in visionary strategic athletic leadership at the collegiate level that will add renewed energy to … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Appoints New Athletic Director
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Pepperdine Announces New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Pepperdine announced Ed Schilling as the new Men’s Basketball head coach April 2. Schilling spent the past four seasons as an assistant coach for Grand Canyon University. "Throughout his decorated tenure at GCU and in the years prior, Coach Schilling has demonstrated the highest levels of leadership in player development and preparedness for the rigors of collegiate and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Announces New Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Beach Volleyball Dominates in the First Day of the PCH Invite
Pepperdine Beach Volleyball defeated Concordia University Irvine and Colorado Mesa on March 22, for a powerful start in the home PCH Invite. The Waves went 2-0 on the day and are 9-7 on the season. The Waves started off strong with a 4-1 win over CUI. The first pair to finish was senior Gracie Pedersen and freshman Kaydon Meyers with two sets of scores 21-16 and 21-8. “It … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Dominates in the First Day of the PCH Invite
Pepperdine Baseball Falls to Pacific in a Hard-Fought Affair
Pepperdine Baseball dropped the conference opener 9-6 against the Pacific Tigers on March 22, at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves now sit at 5-17 on the season and 0-1 in conference play.All but two players in the Waves' starting lineup tallied a hit on the day, with four players picking up two or more. Where the Waves faltered was with runners left on base, recording 12 in … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Falls to Pacific in a Hard-Fought Affair
Men’s Tennis Goes 1-3 During the Week
Pepperdine Men's Tennis lost 2-4 after a three-game winning streak to No. 7 Columbia University at home March 13. The Waves now fall to 5-7 on the season. The Waves set the tone by winning the doubles point 2-1. “I think we saved some match points there; it was back and forth," freshman Edward Winter said." The guys on the side [cheering] really brought it, and it was … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Goes 1-3 During the Week