Eight is the lucky number for Women's Beach Volleyball this year. The Waves open their Fall 2025 Tournament season with an even roster split of eight returners and eight newcomers, led by Marcio Sicoli as he embarks on his eighth season as head coach. Pepperdine officially got their season underway on the morning of Oct. 10 at the West Coast Fall Collegiate Pairs Tournament, … [Read more...] about Eight is Great: Beach Volleyball Prepares for Fall Competition Season
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Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day With a Duo Win
April 19, from the morning to the afternoon, Women's Beach Volleyball faced off against Hope International University and the University of Oregon at the Pepperdine Beach Courts. Ending their regular season on a high note, the team dominated with a double win, with an overall score of 4-0 against Hope and 5-0 against Oregon. Additionally, the day paid tribute to the seniors, … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Women’s Beach Volleyball Celebrates Senior Day With a Duo Win
Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport
Alumna Deahna Kraft leans for a dig in an April 1 victory over Michigan. Kraft transferred to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is sixth on team with 41 digs. Photos courtesy of Deahna KraftDeahna Kraft spent three seasons on the sand for Pepperdine Beach Volleyball, but she knew her heart was somewhere else.In Malibu, Kraft amassed 67 career victories (11th highest in … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Star Beach Player Excels After Changing School and Sport
Beach Volleyball Dominates Waves Invite at Zuma
Photos by Karl WinterA major lineup change energized Pepperdine Beach Volleyball to win three matches at their own Waves Invite on Wednesday, March 13 at Zuma Beach.The No. 5 Waves swept No. 20 Texas Christian (TCU) 5-0, edged No. 7 Cal Poly 3-2 and then swept PCH Cup rival No. 13 Loyola Marymount (LMU) 5-0 to push their all-time record at Zuma to 48-3.“It’s always … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Dominates Waves Invite at Zuma
Sicoli Brings Olympic Background to Waves Beach Volleyball
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe second head coach in Pepperdine beach volleyball history has coached at the highest levels of the sport, including leading arguably the best team ever (Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor) to an Olympic gold medal.However, Marcio Sicoli knows that filling the shoes of iconic Pepperdine coach Nina Matthies will be no easy … [Read more...] about Sicoli Brings Olympic Background to Waves Beach Volleyball