Two senior officials from Pepperdine University's Athletic Department and a group of students were asked to identify the department's primary logo. The results are mixed. “I would say ‘P’ with the ‘Waves’ under it is our primary logo,” Director of Development Tim Cullen said, referring to the first logo shown below. Three of Pepperdine University’s many athletic … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics’ Branding Faces Bevy of Challenges
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Beach Volleyball Dominates Waves Invite at Zuma
Photos by Karl WinterA major lineup change energized Pepperdine Beach Volleyball to win three matches at their own Waves Invite on Wednesday, March 13 at Zuma Beach.The No. 5 Waves swept No. 20 Texas Christian (TCU) 5-0, edged No. 7 Cal Poly 3-2 and then swept PCH Cup rival No. 13 Loyola Marymount (LMU) 5-0 to push their all-time record at Zuma to 48-3.“It’s always … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Dominates Waves Invite at Zuma
Beach Volleyball Looks to Command Spring Season
Photo Courtesy of Jerry HarrisAfter two tournaments and seven games, the Waves have a 6-2 record and are the No. 3 ranked team in the country. With a first-year head coach and an experienced roster, Pepperdine aims at making yet another deep tournament run.A pattern for the Waves this season has been consistency. Six of their eight team pairs possess a winning record and the … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Looks to Command Spring Season
Sicoli Brings Olympic Background to Waves Beach Volleyball
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe second head coach in Pepperdine beach volleyball history has coached at the highest levels of the sport, including leading arguably the best team ever (Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor) to an Olympic gold medal.However, Marcio Sicoli knows that filling the shoes of iconic Pepperdine coach Nina Matthies will be no easy … [Read more...] about Sicoli Brings Olympic Background to Waves Beach Volleyball
A Preview of the Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball Documentary
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsSeaver Films released a 12-part documentary on the Pepperdine Women's Beach Volleyball team called "Compete With Purpose." It highlights the highs and lows that the veteran players endured during their careers. The series, which premiered on Oct. 3, also shows what the team did in the offseason to prove that they are one of the best in the … [Read more...] about A Preview of the Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball Documentary