Graduate student outside hitter Jaylen Jasper celebrates after a service ace in the third set forcing a timeout at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 16. The Waves dominated with five service aces in the match. Photos by Mary Elisabeth No. 7 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball (10-6) swept CSU Northridge (5-7) in straight sets 25-16, 25-21, 25-20 on March 16. The Waves controlled the … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: No. 7 Men’s Volleyball Dominates CSU Northridge
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Climbing Club Finds a Foothold at Pepperdine
Climbing Club President junior John Palmer reaches for a hold while bouldering at Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas on Feb. 26. Bouldering and sport climbing are two styles of climbing the club focuses on, Palmer said. Photo by Sammie Wuensche When you hear the words “rock climber,” what comes to mind? Chalk-stained hands, perhaps. Someone who lives in their van. An adrenaline … [Read more...] about Climbing Club Finds a Foothold at Pepperdine
Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign
Kessler Edwards (No. 14) shoots a floater against the Toronto Raptors on Feb. 28 in the Barclay's Center. The Brooklyn Nets selected Edwards as the No. 44 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Photos courtesy of Nathaniel S. Butler via Getty ImagesIn his journey from role player at Pepperdine Men's Basketball program to a rising star with the Brooklyn Nets, Kessler Edwards turned … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kessler Edwards Shines in NBA Rookie Campaign
Short-Handed No. 6 Women’s Tennis Strolls Past No. 58 BYU
Sophomore Janice Tjen pumps her fist after winning a point against BYU at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center in Malibu on March 12. Tjen won her doubles match with freshman Savannah Broadus 6-2, before winning her singles match by a commanding 6-0, 6-2 scoreline. Photos by Lucian HimesNo. 6 Pepperdine Women’s Tennis started conference play March 12, with a victory at the … [Read more...] about Short-Handed No. 6 Women’s Tennis Strolls Past No. 58 BYU
‘Culture Wins Championships,’ Swim and Dive Secures First Championship in Program History
Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive Team poses with the Pacific Coast Swim and Dive Conference Championship Trophy in St. George, Utah, on Feb. 19. The team broke multiple school records throughout the meet. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics It took 36 years and three straight second place finishes, but Pepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team finally captured their elusive … [Read more...] about ‘Culture Wins Championships,’ Swim and Dive Secures First Championship in Program History