Sports injuries can feel like looking up a narrow and winding staircase. Pepperdine athletes who have walked through the struggle of recovery said they are asking themselves a similar question and advocating for the mental aspects of injury that accompany the physical. Hannah Bruner, sophomore cross country and track athlete said her initial hurdle surrounding her injury was … [Read more...] about The Struggles of Recovery
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Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire
After sheltering in place with a large part of the Pepperdine community as they were surrounded by flames and no power for the Franklin Fire, many Pepperdine athletes found themselves in a similar situation during the Palisades Fire. While most Pepperdine students were still home for winter break during the Palisades Fire, many of Pepperdine’s athletes — including those on … [Read more...] about Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire
‘They’re falling like dominoes’: Pepp track breaks 16 school records
Pepperdine Track is breaking school record after school record in both the indoor and outdoor seasons. The team, consisting of mostly lower level students, has broken 16 school records this year — 12 from the women's team and 4 from the men's team, according to Pepperdine Athletics. The team said they are using each other as motivation to break more records. "Being able to … [Read more...] about ‘They’re falling like dominoes’: Pepp track breaks 16 school records
Men’s Baseball Rallies Back Against Long Beach
Pepperdine Baseball faced off against California State University, Long Beach at Bohl Diamond at Blair Field on March 11.The Waves entered the matchup 3-14 on the season through their first 17 games and had an opportunity to grab a win before heading back to Malibu for a six-game home stand. Long Beach entered the matchup with a 6-9 record.Freshman catcher/utility Esteban … [Read more...] about Men’s Baseball Rallies Back Against Long Beach
Pepperdine’s Pitching Leads The Way In 2-1 Victory
Pepperdine Baseball continued its three-game series against Tulane University with a second consecutive 2-1 win over the Green Waves on March 1 at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The victory improves the Waves to a 3-8 record."Our team needs to become more consistent to get better,” Head Coach Tyler LaTorre said. “We need to understand the team sport since all I see are … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Pitching Leads The Way In 2-1 Victory
