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
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W. Volleyball Sweeps BYU At Home in 3, First Time in a Decade
Sophomore setter Isabel Zelaya (No. 2) pushes an outside set to senior outside hitter Shannon Scully (No. 10), while junior libero Madison Shields (No. 6) and senior middle Alli O'Hara (No. 7) cover the hit in Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 23. The Waves maintained their undefeated status at 7-0 by sweeping No. 12 BYU in three sets. Photos by Ali LevensPepperdine Women’s … [Read more...] about W. Volleyball Sweeps BYU At Home in 3, First Time in a Decade
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader in First Matches Since 2019
Freshman outside hitter Emma Ammerman avoids USF's Valeria Alegrias Cambindo by slamming down a line-drive kill to help collect a second Waves win. Ammerman tallied 15 kills in her second collegiate game. Photos by Ali Levens Taking the court at Firestone Fieldhouse for the first time in more than 14 months, Pepperdine Women's Volleyball delivered two resounding victories … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader in First Matches Since 2019
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
Summer Training Looks Vastly Different for Team Sports
Members of the Pepperdine Women's Volleyball team come together to celebrate a point during a 2019 match. The Waves have not been able to train together in person ahead of the potential upcoming spring season. File photoWhile most college students use summer breaks as a chance to relax or pick up an internship, the work for student-athletes is just beginning. During the … [Read more...] about Summer Training Looks Vastly Different for Team Sports