The 2012 Sand Volleyball team is honored at the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 4 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The team was one of three Special Achievement Award recipients. Photos by Nina Fife Pepperdine hosted a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Oct. 4 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The event, the first of its kind since 2018, highlighted eight honorees for the class of … [Read more...] about Athletics Inducts Eight Honorees to Hall of Fame Class of 2025
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The Sky’s the Limit: Caputo is soaring
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsUnmatched. Unstoppable. Unbridled.International Olympic Committee Youth Olympic Games champion Skylar Caputo embraces a zeal for life that can be summed up by those three words.She’s a Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball star and a two-time All-West Coast Conference second-team winner. Caputo said her faith, relationships, … [Read more...] about The Sky’s the Limit: Caputo is soaring
Spring Sports Postseason Roundup
WCC Tournament Winners No. 19 women's tennis (17-6) is guaranteed a spot in the NCAA tournament this year after winning first place in the WCC tourney for the 25th time in program history. The squad swept No. 53 Portland yesterday in the WCC finals. The official NCAA bracket will be announced Tuesday with matches beginning May 9 in Waco, Texas. No. 22 women's golf won its … [Read more...] about Spring Sports Postseason Roundup
Life’s a Beach at No. 1
Photo by Meriel Peterson The defending national champion sand volleyball team landed the top spot, ranking No. 1 in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) and Dig Magazine Collegiate Sand Volleyball preseason polls. The Waves are 5-1 on the season with wins over Loyola Marymount, Florida State, Texas Christian University, CSU Bakersfield and Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about Life’s a Beach at No. 1
Two-Time Champs Chasing Titles
Photos by Allison Hubbard Pepperdine is building a legacy on sand. The women’s sand volleyball team has won two AVCA championships in three years under the guidance of Head Coach Nina Matthies and Assistant Coach Marcio Sicoli. Sand volleyball has only existed as an official NCAA sport for three years, which begs the question, “How are we so dominant?” “I think we have … [Read more...] about Two-Time Champs Chasing Titles