Ed Schilling. Katie Faulkner. Tyler LaTorre.These three are the newest additions to the Pepperdine Athletics Department – all thanks to the work of one man: Athletic Director Tanner Gardner. Within two weeks of officially starting at Pepperdine, Gardner had hired three new head coaches in an attempt to take Pepperdine’s programs to the next level.“I think you … [Read more...] about Tanner Gardner Brings New Era of Athletics
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Beach Volleyball Dominates in the First Day of the PCH Invite
Pepperdine Beach Volleyball defeated Concordia University Irvine and Colorado Mesa on March 22, for a powerful start in the home PCH Invite. The Waves went 2-0 on the day and are 9-7 on the season. The Waves started off strong with a 4-1 win over CUI. The first pair to finish was senior Gracie Pedersen and freshman Kaydon Meyers with two sets of scores 21-16 and 21-8. “It … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Dominates in the First Day of the PCH Invite
Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins
The Pepperdine Baseball season begins with a doubleheader Feb. 16. The Waves will play against the California Baptist Lancers and the University of Utah, both at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Following opening day, the Waves will play Utah again at home Feb. 17, before facing Cal Baptist and Utah in Riverside, CA. Pepperdine will then return to Malibu for a game against UC Santa … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins
Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Director of Athletics Steve Potts will retire at the end of the 2023-24 academic year, President Jim Gash and Tim Perrin, senior vice president for Strategic Implementation, wrote in a Dec. 7 email to the Pepperdine community. Pepperdine has won 63 conference regular-season or tournament titles during Potts’ 13-year career as AD.“He has shared with thousands of … [Read more...] about Steve Potts to Retire at the End of Academic Year
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
