Firestone Fieldhouse stands shortly after construction was completed in 1973. Pepperdine moved from its South Central Los Angeles campus in 1972. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Digital Libraries Gymnasium. Convocation center. Shelter-in-place. Graduation center. Memorial site. For the past 53 years, Firestone Fieldhouse has operated as a center for a variety of different events. … [Read more...] about Farewell Firestone Fieldhouse
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Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson
President Jim Gash (left) talks with In-N-Out Burger President Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson at the March 31 President's Speaker Series in Firestone Fieldhouse. Snyder-Ellingson said her go-to In-N-Out order is double meat, fried mustard, extra spread, pickles and chopped chilis. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityPresident Jim Gash welcomed Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, owner and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts In-N-Out President Lynsi Snyder Ellingson
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
Men’s Basketball Falls 88-60 at Saint Mary’s
Sophomore guard Styles Phipps dribbles at the top of the key looking for his next move Feb. 11 at the University Credit Union Pavilion. Phipps led the Waves with six rebounds and five assists. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics.Pepperdine Men’s Basketball fell 88-60 on the road against the Saint Mary’s College of California Gaels on Feb. 11 at the University … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls 88-60 at Saint Mary’s
Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory
Senior forward Irune Orio rises for a jump shot over the Pacific center on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Orio finished 50% from the field. Photos by Katherine LytlePepperdine Women’s Basketball dominated from start to finish in a 71–53 win over the University of the Pacific on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Coming off a two-game skid, the Waves never let up, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory