Graphic by Ali LevensFollowing the NCAA’s March 12 cancellation of the winter and spring sports seasons to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prospective Pepperdine athletes for its 17 teams are among some of those in concern.On March 18, the NCAA Division 1 council leadership instituted mandates that bar recruits from meeting coaches in-person until April 15 at the … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Impacts Athletic Recruitment and Coaching
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W. Volleyball Pushes Out USD in Second Half of WCC Play
Photos by Ali LevensThe Waves wasted no time with their home court advantage to quash the University of San Diego Toreros in three. Wailing kills from redshirt senior middle Tarah Wylie and sophomore opposite hitter Rachel Ahrens’ aces allowed Pepperdine to demolish their competition. After being absent from Firestone Fieldhouse for three matches, two of those being wins … [Read more...] about W. Volleyball Pushes Out USD in Second Half of WCC Play
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Homestand
The Waves played their fourth and fifth West Coast Conference games of the season Thursday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 5 against the Portland Pilots and Gonzaga Bulldogs, picking up their third and fourth WCC wins. “Our body of work has been really good,” Head Coach Scott Wong said. “To be in this situation, four and one in conference — it feels good.” Pepperdine only … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Homestand
W. Volleyball Remains Undefeated in WCC
Photos by Ali LevensUtilizing their home-court advantage, the Pepperdine Waves secured a solid 3-1 victory over the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday, advancing to a 2-0 record in conference play. Not only did Pepperdine come into the match with a recent win streak against the University of San Francisco, but the visiting Broncos were shut out, 3-0, by Loyola Marymount University … [Read more...] about W. Volleyball Remains Undefeated in WCC
WVB Sweeps UC Irvine in Final Home Nonconference Match
Redshirt freshman setter Tayah Mahi sets a ball for sophomore middle blocker Rosie Ballo during the third set Wednesday against UC Irvine. Photos by Karl Winter.Trailing 22-15 in the second set against UC Irvine on Wednesday night, it looked like Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball was going to take a step backward. The Waves were looking for a pick-me-up, momentum-building … [Read more...] about WVB Sweeps UC Irvine in Final Home Nonconference Match
