Pepperdine alumna Kimberly Hill poses with her 2020 Olympic gold medal and golden volleyball she received at the 2021 Founder's Day from President Jim Gash. Hill was the first female recipient of an Olympic gold medal from Pepperdine. Photo by Denver Patterson The torch is lit, the crowd is roaring, the U.S. Women's Volleyball team is ahead and the gold medal is secured. This … [Read more...] about Going from a Wave to an Olympic Gold Medalist
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W. Volley Beats Zags Twice, Improves to 9-1 in WCC Play
Sophomore defensive specialist Kayla Joyce celebrates a Pepperdine point during the Waves' 3-0 victory over Gonzaga on Friday, March 5 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Joyce, a transfer from Chico State, recorded six digs in the win. Photos by Ali Levens Pepperdine Women's Volleyball showed few signs of overconfidence following a successful week, overwhelming WCC opponent … [Read more...] about W. Volley Beats Zags Twice, Improves to 9-1 in WCC Play
Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recalibrate for Season
Pepperdine indoor volleyball teams are in the midst of an unusual buildup to their season. Seven months after the university sent all on-campus athletes packing March 11, the wheels of both squads are in motion and their first games are months away. The women's team — which typically starts their preseason matches in August — will compete in the spring. Both men's and … [Read more...] about Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recalibrate for Season
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W. Volleyball Loses Three Straight in Asics Classic Tournament
Isabel Zelaya sets a pass for an awaiting hitter Saturday. Photos by Ali Levens. Succeeding a two-three record at Pepperdine’s home tournament last weekend, the Waves were set to compete in the Asics Classic Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14. Their contenders are No. 16 University of Utah, California Polytechnic State University and No. 6 University of … [Read more...] about W. Volleyball Loses Three Straight in Asics Classic Tournament