Junior libero Trey Cole celebrates after the Waves win a point against Princeton on Jan. 16, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Men's Volleyball team has a current standing of 4-0. Photo by Lucian Himes The spring 2023 athletic season started off with a bang — Men’s Volleyball is undefeated, having swept all four of their matches so far. After a strong performance in the ITA … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Spring Season: A Look Ahead
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Jordan Benoit: A Student Athlete Finding Balance
Jordan Benoit poses on the beach for the Pepperdine Beach Volleyball Team’s media day in February 2022. Benoit said the best part about beach volleyball is how often she is able to spend time in nature by the water. Photo courtesy of Jordan Benoit Jordan Benoit, a Pepperdine junior beach volleyball player, said she can attest to the difficulties that come with being a student … [Read more...] about Jordan Benoit: A Student Athlete Finding Balance
Pepperdine Leads Way in WCC With Eight Ranked Teams
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
New beach volleyball courts on Pepperdine’s Campus
The Pepperdine Beach Volleyball team gained three new practice courts near Drescher campus to practice on for the 2020-2021 season, as pictured Feb. 13. The team used to volley on the Zuma Beach courts, but due to COVID-19 regulations, they had to adapt and build new facilities on campus. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanSix months ago, the Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball team … [Read more...] about New beach volleyball courts on Pepperdine’s Campus
Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
Beach volleyball player Kelley Larsen (left) serves the ball during a professional match in Switzerland. After a decorated career at Pepperdine, Larsen became a consistent performer on both the AVP and international pro circuits. Photos courtesy of Kelley LarsenWhen Kelley Larsen arrived at Pepperdine as a student-athlete in 2010, she hoped, like many student–athletes, to … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Kelley Larsen Eyes the Olympics
