Pepperdine alumna (2011) and Olympic Gold Medalist Kim Hill shares her experiences of playing volleyball at Pepperdine, competing abroad professionally, and representing the U.S. twice in the Olympics. “I was proud of bronze,” Hill said. “It was so cool to be an Olympic medalist but it wasn't enough. So to finally be able to do it this time and take home the gold is just so … [Read more...] about Former Pepperdine Volleyball Player Kim Hill Takes Home Olympic Gold
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Going from a Wave to an Olympic Gold Medalist
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
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
