Junior transfer Jacob Piccuito poses in Venice, Italy, while on vacation in 2019. Piccuito said while he once thought he would never be a student at Pepperdine — he now loves being a Wave.Photos courtesy of Jacob PiccuitoTransfer student Jacob Piccuito tore his ACL during a rugby match in the spring of 2019 at Pepperdine. At the time, he was a student at Occidental … [Read more...] about Fresh Faces: Sports Fan Works Toward His MBA and Athletic Career Goals
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New beach volleyball courts on Pepperdine’s Campus
The Pepperdine Beach Volleyball team gained three new practice courts near Drescher campus to practice on for the 2020-2021 season, as pictured Feb. 13. The team used to volley on the Zuma Beach courts, but due to COVID-19 regulations, they had to adapt and build new facilities on campus. Photo by Ryan BrinkmanSix months ago, the Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball team … [Read more...] about New beach volleyball courts on Pepperdine’s Campus
Water Polo caps off an undefeated weekend in dominating fashion
Freshman center defender Nico Tierney looks to shoot in the fourth quarter at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Feb. 21. Tierney has been lethal for the Waves in his first season. Photos by Keonabelle PaniaguaThe No. 5 Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo team capped off an undefeated weekend over PCH cup rival No. 6 Loyola Marymount on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Pool.The Waves … [Read more...] about Water Polo caps off an undefeated weekend in dominating fashion
Pepperdine Baseball Battles, Falls in Opening Series to CBU
The Pepperdine dugout watches during game two against CBU on Feb. 20. This was Pepperdine's first victory on Eddy D. Field Stadium since March 7.Photos by Dane BruhahnPepperdine Baseball came into the season with high expectations: It ended the year at No. 16 in the country, returning 31 of 35 players from the 2020 roster and adding a 12-man freshmen class.In the opening series … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Battles, Falls in Opening Series to CBU
Pepperdine Basketball Thwarts Comeback, Escapes Saint Mary’s
Senior guard Colbey Ross stands at half court early in the second half against St. Mary's on Feb. 13 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Ross scored 10 points and had 10 assists with 5 rebounds and 1 steal. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanA comfortable 13-point lead with 5:30 left in the game against a team that didn't play for three weeks and shot under 30% from the field. These were the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Basketball Thwarts Comeback, Escapes Saint Mary’s