Cross country freshman Nathaniel Lerch poses before an afternoon run on the Stotsenberg Track on Oct. 27. Lerch said he felt isolated, as he is one of approximately 200 student-athletes that live on an almost empty campus. Photo by Jaylene RamliLike many first-year students, freshman cross country runner Nathaniel Lerch said he was excited to move away from his home in Clarion, … [Read more...] about Pepp Athletes Find Community in the Bubble
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Women’s Soccer Reloads for 2021
Head Coach Tim Ward talks to senior midfielder Madi Cook and alumna forward Hailey Stenberg on Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Aug. 25, 2019. Pepperdine tied Texas A&M with a 0–0 score. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Pepperdine Women's Soccer asserted dominance over the majority of the West Coast Conference for four seasons. Both 2016 and 2017 saw the Waves win the … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Reloads for 2021
Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recalibrate for Season
Pepperdine indoor volleyball teams are in the midst of an unusual buildup to their season. Seven months after the university sent all on-campus athletes packing March 11, the wheels of both squads are in motion and their first games are months away. The women's team — which typically starts their preseason matches in August — will compete in the spring. Both men's and … [Read more...] about Men’s and Women’s Indoor Volleyball Recalibrate for Season
Baby Waves: Athletes from All Corners of the Nation Reach Malibu
First-year basketball player Kendyl Carson celebrates after winning the Washington Class 3A state title during her junior year in 2019. Carson joined Pepperdine's team this season after playing in Washington and her home state of Alaska during her high school years. Photo courtesy of Kendyl Carson The Pepperdine experience for freshman athletes has been anything but usual. … [Read more...] about Baby Waves: Athletes from All Corners of the Nation Reach Malibu
Where Are They Now?: Dave Wieczorek Runs His Own Career
Outside hitter Dave Wieczorek bows his arm back to slam down a jump serve during a 2019 volleyball match. After graduating from Pepperdine, Wieczorek signed to play professionally in Germany. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsAmong the storied ranks of the five-time title-winning Pepperdine Men's Volleyball program, Dave Wieczorek's accomplishments more than hold their own. … [Read more...] about Where Are They Now?: Dave Wieczorek Runs His Own Career