In collegiate sports, there is a constantly rotating roster of players. Every year, new first-years join the team and experienced seniors leave. College athletes who experience this rotation said that although there is pressure to improve their athletic ability and fill the shoes of those who preceded them, having a positive outlook is ultimately what makes the change … [Read more...] about Rotating Team Rosters Affects Comradery, Effectiveness in Sports
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Women’s Volleyball Falls to UCSB in Home Opener
Despite winning the first two sets, Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball lost 3-2 to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Aug. 31st, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 0-3 to start the season. Pepperdine lost to UCSB in their home opener 3-2.Junior outsider/opposite hitter Grace Chillingworth, senior outside hitter Birdie Hendrickson and … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to UCSB in Home Opener
No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Bounceback Against Concordia
Graduate outside hitter Jaylen Jasper goes for a kill in a match against Concordia on April 8, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Jasper had 20 kills in the match. Photos by Lydia duPerier No. 8 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball beat the Concordia Eagles in a three-set sweep April 8, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 16-11 on the season with two games left to play. The Waves started … [Read more...] about No. 8 Men’s Volleyball Bounceback Against Concordia
Women’s Volleyball Falls to PCH Cup Rival Loyola Marymount
Pepperdine Women's Volleyball huddles around Head Coach Scott Wong after Pepperdine called a timeout at Firestone Fieldhouse in a game against LMU on Nov. 11. The Waves lost to the Lions 3-1. Photos by Chloe Chan Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball lost to Loyola Marymount University 3-1 on Nov. 11 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves are now 18-8 on the season with a 9-6 against … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Falls to PCH Cup Rival Loyola Marymount
Beyond the Statistics: Joe Deluzio
Pepperdine men's volleyball has consistently ranked in the top 10 this season. Rianna Dizon sat down with freshman outside hitter Joe Deluzio from Windermere, Fla. Deluzio said he comes from a very athletic family— his eight siblings have all competed as Division I athletes and some went on to play professionally. "We do like a big football game [for] Christmas," Deluzio said. … [Read more...] about Beyond the Statistics: Joe Deluzio