If there is a sport that has the perfect mix between a physically demanding competitiveness and an element of unexpected twists, Pepperdine Beach Volleyball could be up in the rankings. The athletes have mastered the art of the beautiful sport while building a tight-knit, uplifting family that embodies the values of Pepperdine University. In anticipation for their upcoming … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Beach Volleyball: Attack the Elements
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House Settlement Moves Forward After Objection Deadline
On Oct. 7, Judge Claudia Wilken granted preliminary approval to the House v. NCAA case settlement, which looks to settle three different antitrust cases against the NCAA, according to the Athletic. The three biggest components of the House Settlement are: back paying roughly $2.8 billion to NCAA student-athletes from 2016 to Sept. 15, 2024, who weren’t able to profit off … [Read more...] about House Settlement Moves Forward After Objection Deadline
Photogallery: Men’s Volleyball Couldn’t Overcome No. 16 CSUN
Pepperdine's Mens Volleyball accepted defeat against No.16 California State University Northridge in a four-set matchup in Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 8. The Waves started out slow, allowing the Matadors to take the lead from the beginning and Pepperdine couldn't keep up.The first set included five lead changes. Pepperdine was hot at the net with Ryan Barnett, redshirt junior … [Read more...] about Photogallery: Men’s Volleyball Couldn’t Overcome No. 16 CSUN
Pepperdine Athletes Share a Day in the Life
The life of a Pepperdine athlete is not one that brings many easy days, but often difficult ones that each athlete learns to embrace and endure. Three of Pepperdine's own athletes — Mahanth Chirravuri, junior Men's Golf athlete, Makena Mastora, senior Women's Basketball guard and Hannah Miller, sophomore Track Distance runner — each delve into their daily life as an athlete … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Share a Day in the Life
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
As Thanksgiving break came to a close, Pepperdine Women's Basketball traveled to the Walter Pyramid on Dec. 1 to face California State University, Long Beach. The Waves and the Beach were neck and neck until the final quarter of play, but Pepperdine ultimately fell to Long Beach State in a 61-68 loss.The Waves were on a three game win streak after consecutive victories over … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State