Jesse Smith is the only Pepperdine graduate to appear in five Olympic games, doing so in every rendition from 2004 through 2020, according to Pepperdine Athletics. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing games and has served as captain of the U.S.A. water polo team since 2017 before stepping into a high school coaching role in 2021, according to The Coronado Times.Former coaches and … [Read more...] about Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
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Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
The annual celebration of Blue and Orange Madness took over Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 6.The night began as Pepperdine PA announcer Asher Low rallied the crowd to welcome the men's and women’s basketball teams to the floor. The festivities included a "shooting stars" challenge, half-court shots for tuition, a brand-new three-on-three scrimmage, a dunk contest and … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Santa Clara for 10th Straight Victory
Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball swept the Santa Clara Broncos 3-0 Oct. 12,at Firestone Fieldhouse. This is the Waves' 10th straight win putting them 11-6 on the season. After a 1-6 start, Pepperdine continues to turn its season around with a three-set sweep of Santa Clara for their fifth straight sweep. Junior outside/opposite hitter Grace … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Santa Clara for 10th Straight Victory
Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 6
\ Graphic by Ali Levens This week was rough concerning injuries. Vikings Wide receiver Justin Jefferson suffered a right hamstring injury that will result in him being put on IR and missing at least four games. Running backs James Connor and De’von Achane also suffered big injuries, putting them on IR as well. Despite these players leaving the field for a time, there … [Read more...] about Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 6
Women’s Soccer Gets First WCC Win over Pacific 2-1.
Freshman stepped up to help Pepperdine Women's Soccer prevail in a physical game against the Pacific Tigers on Oct 4, at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Freshman forward Julia Quinonez and redshirt freshman forward Kendall Campbell each scored in the first half while sophomore goalie Taylor Rath put on a strong defensive showing, allowing the Waves to win their first WCC game of the … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Gets First WCC Win over Pacific 2-1.