Photos by Ali Levens With two freshman setters, their leader temporarily sidelined by an injury and a freshman hitter starting every match, Pepperdine Women's Volleyball had every excuse to falter in their home-opening tournament. Despite slow starts in each match, the Waves refused to falter. They defeated California Baptist University and Fairfield University in their … [Read more...] about New-Look W. Volleyball Wins Two of Three at Pepperdine Tournament
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Seniors Prep for Final Ride
Photo collage by Kaelin Mendez The final year of collegiate athletics can be bittersweet, especially for senior athletes entering their final competitive season. Five seniors from the five Pepperdine fall sports teams expressed similar underlying sentiments: leave it all out on the field — or pool, court or course. Hana Lishman, Women’s Volleyball When Scott Wong … [Read more...] about Seniors Prep for Final Ride
Pepperdine Athletics’ Branding Faces Bevy of Challenges
Two senior officials from Pepperdine University's Athletic Department and a group of students were asked to identify the department's primary logo. The results are mixed. “I would say ‘P’ with the ‘Waves’ under it is our primary logo,” Director of Development Tim Cullen said, referring to the first logo shown below. Three of Pepperdine University’s many athletic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics’ Branding Faces Bevy of Challenges
No. 4 Men’s Volleyball Beats No. 5 UCLA, Sweeps Grand Canyon
Photos Courtesy of Lily DyerSenior outside hitter Kaleb Denmark smashed a career-high 18 kills on a .593 hitting percentage to lead national No. 4 Waves Men's Volleyball to a 3-1 victory over No. 5 UCLA on Wednesday, March 27 at Firestone Fieldhouse.Coupled with Friday's 3-0 triumph over Grand Canyon, the Waves are now a perfect 10-0 at home this season, and they control their … [Read more...] about No. 4 Men’s Volleyball Beats No. 5 UCLA, Sweeps Grand Canyon
Baseball Edges Minnesota in Thriller, Defeats CSUN
Photos by Karl WinterIt certainly wasn't pretty, but Pepperdine baseball won their third and fourth consecutive games Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20 behind strong hitting displays. The Waves then took two of three games from Gonzaga in a crucial weekend series.Despite blowing a seven-run, eighth-inning lead, the Waves defeated Minnesota 13-12 on March 19, as first … [Read more...] about Baseball Edges Minnesota in Thriller, Defeats CSUN