Photo courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine Men’s Water Polo, the 2016 Golden Coast Conference Champions, have returned to the pool in hopes of defending their title.With several great wins during the pre-season, the Waves are striving to use that momentum to propel them toward not only a successful run at another conference title, but also a spot in the NCAA … [Read more...] about Staying Hungry: Water Polo aims high after last year’s Golden Coast title
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Marv Dunphy Retires
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsMen's Volleyball Head Coach Marv Dunphy announced his retirement Monday, bringing an end to a 42-year tenure — including 34 seasons at the helm of Pepperdine's Men's Volleyball program — in Malibu and abroad.Dunphy, a class of 1974 Pepperdine graduate, has represented the sport of men's volleyball on both the national and … [Read more...] about Marv Dunphy Retires
Homecoming Kings
Photo courtesy of Martin A. FolbNo. 8 Pepperdine Men’s volleyball celebrated “Senior Night” with a sweep over UC San Diego in straight sets 3-0 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Thursday night. Sophomore outside hitter David Wieczorek led the Waves with 17 kills on 55.6 percent hitting on the night where seven Pepperdine seniors were honored prior to the match, which … [Read more...] about Homecoming Kings
Men’s Tennis Opens Conference Play with Wins
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe Men's Tennis team opened West Coast Conference play this weekend with a sweep of Saint Mary's on Friday and Pacific on Saturday. Both series brought the Waves' overall record to 6-7."I am very pleased with how we competed this past weekend," Head Coach Marcelo Ferreira wrote in an email. "Guys are fully embracing the culture and … [Read more...] about Men’s Tennis Opens Conference Play with Wins
Baseball Finds Silver Lining in Losing Weekend
Photo courtesy of Stephen WandzuraThe Waves Baseball team got their first bite of WCC conference play in Stockton this weekend, and it didn't leave a pleasant aftertaste. Pepperdine lost two out of three games to the Pacific Tigers, splitting a doubleheader on March 25 — winning the first match, 7-6, losing the second, 11-5 — and struggled in the final game the next … [Read more...] about Baseball Finds Silver Lining in Losing Weekend