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Women’s Indoor Volleyball Defeats Rival LMU in Dramatic Fashion

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Senior middle blocker Rosie Ballo goes for a block versus LMU. The Waves have started WCC conference play undefeated through four games. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball (12-1) defeated PCH Cup rivals Loyola Marymount University (12-2) in five sets 25-23, 34-32, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 on Saturday, Oct. 2. With this win, Pepperdine continues its … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Defeats Rival LMU in Dramatic Fashion

Women’s Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play 7-0 on Road, Ranked No. 6 in Nation

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Pepperdine sophomore forward Tori Waldeck celebrates her goal against TCU on Sept. 16 in Fort Worth, Texas as teammates Joelle Anderson (16) and Carlee Giammona (19) run toward her. Waldeck's goal was the only one of the match and the Waves knocked off the No. 5-ranked Horned Frogs 1-0. Photos courtesy of Ellman PhotographyPepperdine Women's Soccer is reaching territory it … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play 7-0 on Road, Ranked No. 6 in Nation

Women’s Indoor Volleyball Closes Out Non-Conference Play Strong

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The Waves celebrate after a kill by Rachel Ahrens. Pepperdine finished non-conference play with a dominant win against VCU on Sept. 16. Photos by Ashton BellPepperdine earned a victory in convincing fashion (25-23, 25-16, 25-21) over Virginia Commonwealth University on Sept. 16, at Firestone Fieldhouse, sweeping the sets 3-0.With this win, the Waves finished with an impressive … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Closes Out Non-Conference Play Strong

Hot Shots: LeBron James is the NBA GOAT

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Art by Autumn Hardwick Michael Jordan is often viewed as the greatest NBA player to ever live, and a poll commissioned by ESPN found 73% of NBA fans believe Jordan is the superior player overall. But they are wrong, LeBron James is the best player to ever live, and it's not even close competition. James has better numbers than Jordan, and people don't realize the amount of … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: LeBron James is the NBA GOAT

Going from a Wave to an Olympic Gold Medalist

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Pepperdine alumna Kimberly Hill poses with her 2020 Olympic gold medal and golden volleyball she received at the 2021 Founder's Day from President Jim Gash. Hill was the first female recipient of an Olympic gold medal from Pepperdine. Photo by Denver Patterson The torch is lit, the crowd is roaring, the U.S. Women's Volleyball team is ahead and the gold medal is secured. This … [Read more...] about Going from a Wave to an Olympic Gold Medalist