Photos by Judith BristerPepperdine Women’s Swim and Dive team took second at this year’s conference after a season of increased intensity and improved swim times.The team underwent a staff overhaul this year when long-term head coach Nick Rodionoff left the program after nearly 20 seasons. The new head coach, Joe Spahn said he increased practice times and upped the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive receives overhaul
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Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire
Photo courtesy of @MrMWS44 on Twitter The physical and emotional aftermath of the Borderline Shooting and the Woolsey Fire affected all aspects of Pepperdine life, including the various athletic teams. The threat of the fire on the Malibu campus and the resulting smoke gave fall and winter sports teams no choice but to reschedule, relocate or cancel games and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Adapt and Respond to Woolsey Fire
Waves Swim and Dive Kicks Off Season
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThree Pepperdine divers and 27 swimmers opened their season Thursday afternoon with a quick dual meet against the San Diego State University Aztecs. San Diego State was ranked No.15 in the nation by collegeswimming.com and despite several solid performances by the Waves, the Aztecs won the meet 71-53. "Our girls came out ready to race," … [Read more...] about Waves Swim and Dive Kicks Off Season