Sophomore forward Jane Nwaba goes for a shot against Gonzaga on Jan. 27. Nwaba scored 13 points in the loss. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine Women's Basketball (5-9) fell to Gonzaga (16-4) with a score of 66-54. Though the game was close, the last time the Waves defeated the Bulldogs was in the 2016-2017 season. After defeating Loyola Marymount (7-11) on Jan. 25, the … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls Short to Gonzaga 66-54
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Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Back-to-Back-to-Back Sweeps
The team gathers together, excited after a big rally. The Men's Volleyball team swept their first three home matches on Thursday, Friday and Monday. Photo by Mary Elisabeth The No. 4 Men's Volleyball team opened their season at home Thursday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 14 with back-to-back sweeps of the Erskine Flying Fleet (25-9, 25-19, 25-15), (25-17, 25-16, 25-16). The Waves … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Opens Season with Back-to-Back-to-Back Sweeps
Men’s Volleyball Pursues Deep Playoff Push
Pepperdine Men's Volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point in a game in the 2021 season. Pepperdine made the MPSF Finals and the NCAA Tournament, but was knocked out in the first round. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Men's Volleyball continues to sustain its excellence while building off of the past season. The Waves are coming into the season as the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Pursues Deep Playoff Push
Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Fans filled the seats at Firestone Fieldhouse for Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 8. Fans had to wear a wristband indicating they had provided proof of vaccination or had tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the event. Photo courtesy of Denver Patterson Pepperdine student-athletes have finally had a full season with fewer COVID-19 restrictions. After a strange 2020-2021 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener
Graduate forward Keith Fisher III fights for the rebound versus Idaho State. Fisher is one of the eight new players on the roster. Photos by Dane BruhahnPepperdine Men’s Basketball (2-3) defeated Idaho State (1-3) by a score of 65-60 on Nov. 13 in their home opener.After losing their regular season opener to Rice University on Nov. 8, Pepperdine looked to bounce back and … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener