Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts smiles in Firestone Fieldhouse in fall 2019 as Men's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Paul Carroll stands in the background. Since his arrival in 2011, Potts said he prioritized a three-pronged approach to his hires – Christian values, academic excellence and competing for championships – in that order. Photo courtesy of Morgan … [Read more...] about The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
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Pepperdine Running Club Sets Members on Track to Stay Active
Running Club members run on the Stotsenberg Track at the weekly Thursday night meeting March 17. Co-President Grace McPhaill said the goal of Running Club has been to give students an opportunity to build community while staying active. Photos by Gabrielle SalgadoPepperdine Running Club saw its membership triple from 20 when school was virtual to 60 when campus reopened for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Running Club Sets Members on Track to Stay Active
Baseball Slams Pacific in Series Sweep
Junior left-hander Nathan Diamond throws a pitch against University of the Pacific on March 27, at Eddy D. Field Stadium in Malibu. Diamond came in unexpectedly in the second inning, recorded six strikeouts through 4.2 innings pitched and earned the win for the Waves. Photos by Mary ElisabethPepperdine Baseball (14-9) wrapped up their series with University of the Pacific … [Read more...] about Baseball Slams Pacific in Series Sweep
Men’s Volleyball Splits Series with BYU
Graduate student outside hitter Jaylen Jasper elevates for a kill at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 26. Jasper led the Waves in both contests with 35 total kills. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine and BYU Men’s Volleyball split matches 1-1 on March 25 and 26. The Cougars took the first match in five sets (30-32, 25-21, 25-20, 29-31, 9-15) while the Waves came back to sweep … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Splits Series with BYU
Hot Shots: Damian Lillard’s Loyalty is Holding Back the Blazers
You know that meme where it shows a funny face with the caption “Stop giving me your toughest battles,” and the other picture saying, “You are my best solider”?There’s a hilarious alteration where Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard says, “Thank you for giving me your toughest battles. I love the grind!” and the other picture … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Damian Lillard’s Loyalty is Holding Back the Blazers