To compete in a collegiate sport is an accomplishment very few college students achieve. Going professional after NCAA competition ends is a feat even fewer athletes accomplish. For most college athletes, the NCAA is the end of the road, leaving them with a major shift in identity, from both student and athlete to neither in a matter of months.For most high school athletes the … [Read more...] about College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter
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Luisa Stefani Sets Goals High in her Sophomore Season
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics/Jeff GoldenLuisa Stefani finished her freshman campaign at Pepperdine in record-setting fashion, becoming the first wave to ever earn ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Rookie of the Year. Her sophomore season has continued with some of that same dominance and with added expectations.Stefani is currently ranked #6 in the nation for … [Read more...] about Luisa Stefani Sets Goals High in her Sophomore Season
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections
Art by Peau PorotesanoEvery year the sport seasons come and go. Every year we see the same low attendance numbers at sporting events. Although there are many theories as to why Pepperdine sports don't draw many fans, we believe it is our duty as attendees of this school to attend more games across a variety of sports. Perhaps one of the reasons why Pepperdine’s crowds are … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections
Men’s Volleyball Falls to Stanford in Conference Opener
Photo Courtesy of Ricky Davis No. 7 Pepperdine opened MPSF (Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) play with a loss to No. 10 Stanford on Friday night in Malibu. The Waves fell in four close sets with scores of 29-27, 25-16, 13-25, 26-24. Sophomore Michael Wexter led the team with 13 kills. The loss brings the Waves to a 2-2 overall record and 0-1 in the MPSF. “It was a very … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Falls to Stanford in Conference Opener
Women’s Soccer Drops Final Home Game to LMU
Photos by Brett Bean Women's Soccer dropped their final home game of the season to LMU on Sunday, falling 1-0. It was their first conference loss of the season and brings them to a record of 6-1-1 in the West Coast Conference. The Waves had not lost a game since early September and they hadn't trailed during a game at all in conference play until Sunday. The Lions came … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Drops Final Home Game to LMU
