The Waves, with the addition of several new coaches, assistants and recruits, are gearing up for an exciting fall sports season. Here are the must-see home games of the semester.Men's BasketballMen’s Basketball, led by new head coach Lorenzo Romar, kicks their season off on Nov. 7 with a home matchup against Cal State Dominguez Hills. This will be an intriguing game for … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss This Semester’s Biggest Home Games
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Soccer enthusiasts Come Together For Pepperdine World Cup Tournament
Photos by Arthur Puu Pepperdine staff and students participated in the 2018 Pepperdine World Cup Soccer Tournament at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Saturday, April 7. The seven-on-seven co-ed tournament, spearheaded by Intercultural Affairs and the International Students Advisory Council (ISAC), took place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prizes from local businesses such as Malibu … [Read more...] about Soccer enthusiasts Come Together For Pepperdine World Cup Tournament
Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
Photos by Arthur Puu Brianna Visalli started her soccer career early at only 4 years old at a local church league called Los Gatos Christian. Now she's playing in the National Women's Soccer League for the Chicago Red Stars. Visalli considered playing abroad after some of her previous coaches advised her that playing in the states was a risk. However, because of her … [Read more...] about Brianna Visalli Drafted in 2018 NSWL Draft
Senior Athlete Spotlight: Emily Tanaka
Photo by John Shaffer Soccer is a huge part of senior Emily Tanaka's time at Pepperdine. Following a season where she helped the Waves capture their second consecutive West Coast Conference championship, she has seen the program grow since her freshman year. "I don't think any of us [fellow senior teammates on the roster] expected to do so much in four years," Tanaka … [Read more...] about Senior Athlete Spotlight: Emily Tanaka
Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cal State Fullerton in NCAA First Round, 1-0
No. 11 Pepperdine shut out Cal State Fullerton at Tari Frahm Rokus Field in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday afternoon, 1-0. Senior Bri Visalli scored the lone goal of the game in the 87th minute off a feed from freshman Calista Reyes. The Waves hosted the first round of the NCAA Tournament after going 14-2-3 overall (8-0-1 in WCC play) on the season. The … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Shuts Out Cal State Fullerton in NCAA First Round, 1-0