President Jim Gash and Incoming Director of Athletics Tanner Gardner welcomed Katie Faulkner, incoming Pepperdine Women’s Basketball head coach, to Pepperdine on April 17. Both Gash and Gardner said they couldn't be more excited for the future of the Women's Basketball program. Faulkner has 10 years of experience coaching collegiate basketball — eight of which were at the … [Read more...] about ‘There will be a New Standard’: Pepperdine Welcomes Next Women’s Basketball Head Coach
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Women’s Basketball Season Struggles Following 82-49 Loss to Portland
Pepperdine Women's Basketball fell to the Portland Pilots 82-49 Jan. 25, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This marked the fifth loss in a row for the Waves with all losses having a 14-point or more deficit.This loss put the Waves' record at 5-14 overall and 1-5 in conference play. Freshman guard Holly Griffiths led the scoring for the Waves with 14 points, a career high, while junior … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Season Struggles Following 82-49 Loss to Portland
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Writing Waves: Wille the Wave’s Journey to Perform a Handstand
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: This is the opinion of Willie the Wave. I, Willie the Wave, have been able to do a handstand for as long as I can remember. Despite this, it never crossed my mind that I should do one on the sidelines as I cheer on the Waves. That was until spring break at the West Coast Conference basketball tournament in Las Vegas. I was going up … [Read more...] about Writing Waves: Wille the Wave’s Journey to Perform a Handstand
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Loses to BYU, 63-52
Junior forward Jane Nwaba launches a mid-range jump shot over a BYU defender Jan. 14 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Nwaba led the Waves in scoring with 15 points. Photos by Lydia duPerier The Pepperdine Women’s Basketball team faced Brigham Young University at Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 14, losing 63-52. The loss marks the seventh tally in the Wave’s current losing streak and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Loses to BYU, 63-52