Pepperdine Graphic

David Hunt

Men’s Volleyball Beats GCU in Back-to-Back-to-Back Weekend

by

Freshman setter Bryce Dvorak serves while the rest of the team awaits a Grand Canyon University service at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sunday, March 28. This series sweep maintained the Waves' undefeated 5-0 record at home.Photos by Keonabelle PaniaguaThe No. 5 Pepperdine Men's Volleyball team defeated No. 9 Grand Canyon in a three-match weekend March 26-28. Despite facing tough … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Beats GCU in Back-to-Back-to-Back Weekend

No. 2 BYU Takes Doubleheader vs. No. 5 Pepp Men’s Volley

by

Redshirt senior middle blocker Austin Wilmot (No. 20) elevates to swing against a BYU block including Felipe de Brito Ferreira (No. 16) and Wil Stanley (No. 3) on Friday, March 19 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Wilmot led the Waves throughout the weekend, totaling 24 kills on a .570 hitting percentage in two losses to the Cougars. Photo Courtesy of Martin A. Folb | Pepperdine … [Read more...] about No. 2 BYU Takes Doubleheader vs. No. 5 Pepp Men’s Volley

Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recalibrate for Season

by

Pepperdine indoor volleyball teams are in the midst of an unusual buildup to their season. Seven months after the university sent all on-campus athletes packing March 11, the wheels of both squads are in motion and their first games are months away. The women's team — which typically starts their preseason matches in August — will compete in the spring. Both men's and … [Read more...] about Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recalibrate for Season

COVID-19 Impacts Athletic Recruitment and Coaching

by

Graphic by Ali LevensFollowing the NCAA’s March 12 cancellation of the winter and spring sports seasons to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prospective Pepperdine athletes for its 17 teams are among some of those in concern.On March 18, the NCAA Division 1 council leadership instituted mandates that bar recruits from meeting coaches in-person until April 15 at the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impacts Athletic Recruitment and Coaching

Six Pepp Teams Finish Season Ranked in Top 20

by

Pepperdine Men's Tennis, ranked No. 19 in the country when their season ended, was one of six Pepperdine teams ranked in the top 20 at the time. Senior Adrian Oetzbach, pictured above, finished the spring season undefeated in singles, doubles and team matches. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics, graphics by Ali Levens Though the sudden end to athletic seasons and … [Read more...] about Six Pepp Teams Finish Season Ranked in Top 20