Junior guard Taija Sta. Maria shoots last second to hit the game-winning 3-pointer against UC Davis at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 19. The buzzer-beater advanced the team to the second round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament, where they would defeat Southern Utah but fall in the Super 16 against South Dakota. Photo by Ava Walton Since entering the transfer portal … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Junior Guard Turns Transfer into Triumph in First Season
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Men’s Basketball Begins Griff Aldrich Era
A new era of Pepperdine Men’s Basketball officially began April 7 with newly hired Head Coach Griff Aldrich introducing himself to the Malibu community as the 14th official head coach of the program. In the past two years, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball has posted a 22-45 overall record under Ed Schilling. With a losing record, the University announced they were parting ways with … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Begins Griff Aldrich Era
The Newest Wave: Women’s Basketball Head Coach Balances Motherhood with Leadership
Women's Basketball Head Coach Katie Faulkner holds her newborn baby while coaching through the 2025-26 season. Faulkner gave birth to her third child, Cali Jo, in February and returned to the court just 10 days later. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics When tennis legend Serena Williams was balancing motherhood with professional competition, the star was focused on … [Read more...] about The Newest Wave: Women’s Basketball Head Coach Balances Motherhood with Leadership
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball falls 73-57 in WNIT Super 16
Junior guard Taija Sta. Maria shoots the game-winning 3-pointer against UC Davis at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 19. The basket led them to advance to the second round of the WNIT, where they would defeat Southern Utah. Photo by Ava WaltonPepperdine Women’s Basketball faced the University of South Dakota Coyotes on March 26 at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center Abbott … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball falls 73-57 in WNIT Super 16
Women’s Basketball Defeats Southern Utah, Advances to Super 16
Pepperdine Women's Basketball huddles after securing a win against Southern Utah in Firestone Fieldhouse for the second round of the WNIT on March 22. The Waves pulled off the victory in a tight 85-80 final score. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsBefore March 2026, postseason basketball had never been played in Firestone Fieldhouse. After a seven-year drought, Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Defeats Southern Utah, Advances to Super 16