Pepperdine requires Chapel for every first and second year student, but there are many options from religious discussions to prayer and sports. Many athletes, in both the collegiate and professional realm, have religious ties, which is a contributing factor to why Sports Chapels at Pepperdine are so popular. “The theme of fellowship is what the Chapel was centered on,” … [Read more...] about Students Connect Sports and Spirituality at Pepperdine
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Women’s Basketball Completes the Comeback in Season Opener
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball came back from 14 points against California State University, Fullerton to win 59-57 and improve to 1-0 on the season.Head Coach Katie Faulkner was proud of the girls for the win, but knows there is plenty to work on going forward. “I’d like not to go down 14 next time,” Faulkner said. “There’s always things the … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Completes the Comeback in Season Opener
Women’s Soccer Scores Five Against San Diego
No. 22 Pepperdine Women's Soccer took on the University of San Diego Toreros in a West Coast Conference matchup Nov. 2 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Pepperdine improved to an 11-3-4 overall record and a 5-1-2 conference record entering the final two matches of the season. Pepperdine's last match against Oregon State University ended in a draw Oct. 26, with this win giving … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Scores Five Against San Diego
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Wins in Five Against San Francisco
Pepperdine Women’s Indoor Volleyball traveled to the University of San Francisco on Oct. 24 for their 18th game of the season. The Waves entered the game with a 9-8 record, while the Dons had a 12-7 record. The Waves and Dons had a back and forth first set, with both teams having large rallies to try and take the lead, but the Waves took the lead towards the end and won … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Wins in Five Against San Francisco
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Sweeps Portland
Pepperdine Indoor Women’s Volleyball defeated the University of Portland 3-0 Oct. 19, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This victory is the first in-conference sweep for the Waves, moving to 6-1 on the season in conference play.After a close first set 25-21, the Waves rallied to dominate the second set 25-12 and the third set 25-17, according to Pepperdine Athletics. "It's nice to … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Sweeps Portland