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
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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
Women’s Basketball Sweeps Santa Clara on Senior Night
The Waves celebrate their 17th win and final home game of the season Feb. 21 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine beat Santa Clara in both matchups, sweeping the Broncos for the first time since the 2021-22 season, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photos by Amelie Sears Pepperdine Women’s Basketball defeated the Santa Clara University Broncos 80-63 Feb. 21 at Firestone … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Sweeps Santa Clara on Senior Night
Women’s Basketball Find Success in Historic Start
Junior forward Shorna Preston high-fives two teammates at Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 3. Preston has recorded six double-doubles on the season so far. Photos by Melissa HoustonHigh tides occur at the start of every day when the sun begins to rise, according to Surf Forecast. As the day starts, the ocean’s waves get stronger and reach further on … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Find Success in Historic Start
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