Pepperdine Athletics is in a rather envious position for a small school in a highly competitive area. The school has won three national championships since 2005. The 2021 season in particular saw two teams competing at Division I's biggest stage — with Women's Tennis narrowly losing the championship, and men's golf beating Oklahoma for the Title. Yet, Pepperdine's Athletic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics balances facilities expectations
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Track Shines, Winter Runs Into Top-20
Junior Karl Winter, a Pepperdine Graphic Staff Writer, zooms toward the finish in the 1500-meter April 17 at Azusa Pacific. He broke the school record yet again this season with a 3:40.58. Photos Courtesy of Kyle Cajero Many of Pepperdine Track’s sprinters, mid-distance and distance runners benefited from a weekend full of personal and school records at the Bryan Clay … [Read more...] about Track Shines, Winter Runs Into Top-20
Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport
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
Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Senior outside hitter Spencer Wickens (No. 7) of Pepperdine Men's Volleyball prepares to spike the ball against Grand Canyon University on March 28. The volleyball team was hit hard by COVID-19 and canceled or postponed multiple games. File photo by Keonabelle PaniaguaWithin a seven-hour period, Pepperdine Baseball and Men's Volleyball reported positive tests for COVID-19 and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball Shines In CBI Championship
Pepperdine Men's Basketball poses for a celebratory photo after defeating Coastal Carolina University, 84-61, in the College Basketball Invitation championship game March 24 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Waves defeated the Longwood Lancers, 80-66, and the Bellarmine Knights, 81-72, to advance to the final. Pepperdine Men’s Basketball coasted past the Coastal … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Basketball Shines In CBI Championship
