Billy Cook, alumnus ('21) and former Pepperdine Baseball infielder ('18-'21), was called up to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 8. Cook, a Utah native, arrived at Pepperdine in 2018 and had a productive rookie season. In his freshman season, he posted a .248 clip in 44 games with 29 hits and 13 RBI while slugging .325 in 117 at-bats, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Each year … [Read more...] about Former Wave Makes Major League Debut
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Women’s Indoor Volleyball Split Series in a Battle with Hawaii
Pepperdine Women's Indoor Volleyball had a series with Hawaii on Sept. 6 and 7 for an ending record of 1-1 at SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center. The Waves are now 1-3 on the season but were able to pick up their first win against the Rainbows at their stadium since 1997.The highly anticipated annual matchup did not disappoint as both matches went to five sets and lasted … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Split Series in a Battle with Hawaii
Transform the Future: Discover the Construction at Firestone Fieldhouse
Students on Pepperdine University’s campus may notice a lot of construction. While the Mountain is set to be completed by late 2026 according to the University, a new project is underway. Firestone Fieldhouse is another area of Pepperdine’s campus that is under construction. The main lobby is closed and fenced off, but what is the construction for?New AdditionsThe … [Read more...] about Transform the Future: Discover the Construction at Firestone Fieldhouse
Pepperdine Coaches Succeed at Olympic Games
Throughout Pepperdine’s history, Waves have earned 18 Olympic medals. If coaches were added to that mix, this number jumps to 34, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Since 1956, Pepperdine has seen Waves attend the Olympic Games as either a player or as a coach. The first medals won by Waves started in 1964, as Pepperdine watched their own Marylyn White and David Kirkwood win … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Coaches Succeed at Olympic Games
Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 2)
To open the year, a powerhouse in the Kansas City Chiefs hosted the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5, at Arrowhead Stadium — and they did not disappoint. This game was decided by mere inches, but the Ravens comeback was a toe short as they lost the opener to the Chiefs 27-20. Tight end Isaiah Likely found an opening in the back of the end zone with the clock winding down, but … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the 2024 NFL Season (Week 2)
