Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics On Jan. 17, Pepperdine’s Senior Michelle Pao was selected in the third round of the National Women’s Soccer League college draft held at the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Convention in Philadelphia. Pao was selected in the third round of the draft by New Jersey Sky Blue FC. As a Wave, Pao played primarily as … [Read more...] about Pao the professional
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Kalmbach plays big as men’s volleyball continues hot streak
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Opposite side hitter senior Parker Kalmbach scored his first ever triple-double as Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team defeated USC on the road 3-1 on Jan. 16. Kalmbach was able to secure the triple-double with a block on USC freshman Lucas Yoder in the final set, finishing the night with 11 kills, 10 blocks and a career-high 13 digs. … [Read more...] about Kalmbach plays big as men’s volleyball continues hot streak
Soccer to set world ablaze
Art by Sacha Irick Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series assessing the 2014 World Cup On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the … [Read more...] about Soccer to set world ablaze
The other side of the soccer ball
Art by Sacha Irick Editor's note: this is part two of our series assessing the 2014 World Cup draw On Dec. 6, 2013, the fates of the 32 nations participating in the most prestigious football tournament, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, were revealed. The World Cup Final Draw took place in Costa do Sauipe, an iconic Brazilian location known for its alluring beaches and the grand … [Read more...] about The other side of the soccer ball
Soccer suffers Midwest losses
Women’s soccer experienced a decisive 2-0 defeat at the hands of Michigan in Ann Harbor on Friday. This was the first loss of the season for the Waves. Michigan, ranked at No. 11, posed fierce competition for the No. 22-ranked Waves. Michigan took the lead within the first five minutes of the game with a header off a corner kick. In the 23rd minute, Michigan scored their … [Read more...] about Soccer suffers Midwest losses