No. 11 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball has begun the 2024 season 2-0. The Waves opened their season with a 3-0 sweep of Fort Valley State on Jan. 3, and followed that up with a sweep of Morehouse on Jan. 5, both at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine started the match against Fort Valley State with an 11-6 lead before winning the set 25-17. Fort Valley State started the second set … [Read more...] about No. 11 Men’s Volleyball Starts Season with Two Victories
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Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Director of Athletics Steve Potts will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, President Jim Gash and Tim Perrin, senior vice president for Strategic Implementation, wrote in a Dec. 7 email to the Pepperdine community. Pepperdine has won 63 conference regular-season or tournament titles during Potts’ 13-year career as AD.“He has shared with thousands of … [Read more...] about Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 10
The trade deadline has been the story of the month this year, with a total of 15 players who moved teams. The biggest headline was the Washington Commanders trading away Chase Young and Montez Sweat, who are defensive linemen from the Commanders Young went to the 49ers, and Sweat joined the Bears. The Seahawks also looked to bolster their defensive line as well and traded for … [Read more...] about Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 10
Women’s Volleyball Clinches West Coast Conference Title on Senior Night
Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball swept the University of San Diego Toreros 3-0 Nov. 11, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This win clinched the West Coast Conference title for the Waves. The Waves made quick work of the Toreros to maintain a flawless 14-0 in WCC play on senior night. Junior outside hitter Grace Chillingworth led the charge on offense, with senior outside hitter Birdie … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Clinches West Coast Conference Title on Senior Night