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Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport

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Alumna Deahna Kraft leans for a dig in an April 1 victory over Michigan. Kraft transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is sixth on team with 41 digs. Photos courtesy of Deahna KraftDeahna Kraft spent three seasons on the sand for Pepperdine Beach Volleyball, but she knew her heart was somewhere else.In Malibu, Kraft amassed 67 career victories (11th highest in … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport

Women’s Soccer Misses Opportunity Against BYU

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Pepperdine's Shelby Little (in orange) attempts a tackle on BYU's Mikayla Colohan (No. 8) during Saturday's match in Malibu. Colohan, the reigning WCC Player of the Year, provided an assist in BYU's 2-1 win. Photos by Ashton BellPepperdine Women's Soccer came into the April 10 matchup versus BYU knowing it was probably its last chance to impress the NCAA Tournament selection … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Misses Opportunity Against BYU

Women’s Volley Primed for NCAA Tournament Run

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Junior libero Madison Shields high-fives her teammates prior to a Feb. 23 match against BYU in Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves defeated the Cougars that day, one of their strongest wins to date as they enter the NCAA Tournament. Photos by Ali Levens Pepperdine Women's Volleyball arrived in Omaha, Neb., ready to make some noise and they will open the NCAA Tournament with … [Read more...] about Women’s Volley Primed for NCAA Tournament Run

Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

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Graduate student Jessica Failla celebrates a point during a Women's Tennis victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State on Feb 26. Failla rose as high as No. 4 in the individual rankings this season and has led the Waves to a No. 5 ranking, one of five Pepperdine programs in the Top 10 nationally. File photo by Ali LevensWhen college sports – along with all of society – shut … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams

Superfans show deep connection with Pepperdine Men’s Basketball

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Wisconsinite Asher Low broadcasts a men's basketball game at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wis., in January 2020. Low has been a fan of Pepperdine Basketball since he was a kid despite never attending Pepperdine. Photo courtesy of Asher Low The Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team is one of the most popular sporting events to attend on campus. According to a report from The NCAA … [Read more...] about Superfans show deep connection with Pepperdine Men’s Basketball