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
Once a Wave, Always a Wave: Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Alumna Signs NWSL Contract
Tatum Wynalda, Pepperdine Women's Soccer alumna, poses through all phases of her soccer career. Wynalda recently signed a short-term contract with San Diego Wave FC and the NWSL. Photos courtesy of Tatum WynaldaOnce a Wave, always a Wave. Tatum Wynalda, Pepperdine Women's Soccer alum, rode the Wave all the way down south to San Diego, where she signed her first professional … [Read more...] about Once a Wave, Always a Wave: Pepperdine Women’s Soccer Alumna Signs NWSL Contract
Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach
Dan Marella, Swim/Dive head coach, leans down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2, 2024 to talk to his swimmers during the Rodionoff Invite. Marella has been with the program since September 2022, according to Pepperdine Athletics. File photos by Mary Elisabeth ('25) Editor's Note: This article was updated March 17, 2026. The update included quotes from Dan … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach
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