Dan Marella, Swim/Dive head coach, leans down at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Oct. 2, 2024 to talk to his swimmers during the Rodionoff Invite. Marella has been with the program since September 2022, according to Pepperdine Athletics. File photos by Mary Elisabeth ('25) Editor's Note: This article was updated March 17, 2026. The update included quotes from Dan … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Officially Hires Swim/Dive Head Coach
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Men’s Basketball Struggles Offensively in Loss to Seattle
Freshman Stefan Cicic shoots from beyond the arc against the Seattle Redhawks on Feb. 25 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Cicic had 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in his third start this season. Photos by Melissa HoustonPepperdine Men’s Basketball battled the Seattle University Redhawks on Feb. 25 and looked to end the season strong before the West Coast Conference … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Struggles Offensively in Loss to Seattle
Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Sets Spring Goals
Sophomore Duru Söke, with ball in hand, prepares to serve in her match facing Texas A&M on Jan. 30 at Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Söke is a key returner on the 2026 spring season roster, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photos by Oliver EvansAfter a fall season full of individual success, Pepperdine Women’s Tennis has entered the full swing of the 2026 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Sets Spring Goals
Women’s Basketball Sweeps Santa Clara on Senior Night
The Waves celebrate their 17th win and final home game of the season Feb. 21 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine beat Santa Clara in both matchups, sweeping the Broncos for the first time since the 2021-22 season, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photos by Amelie Sears Pepperdine Women’s Basketball defeated the Santa Clara University Broncos 80-63 Feb. 21 at Firestone … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Sweeps Santa Clara on Senior Night
Athletics Breaks GPA Record in Fall 2025
Tanner Gardner gives a speech at the Brock House on Aug. 13. Gardner is now in his fourth semester as Pepperdine's Director of Athletics. Photo courtesy of Tanner Gardner. Pepperdine Athletics’ 2025 fall season saw successful finishes across multiple sports. Women’s Soccer won a second consecutive WCC title, Men’s Water Polo finished No. 9 in final national … [Read more...] about Athletics Breaks GPA Record in Fall 2025