Junior forward Julia Quinonez represented Pepperdine on the national stage this summer. While most athletes dedicate their time off school to a summer league, Quinonez said she accepted the call up to represent the country as part of the U.S. Youth National Team (USYNT). From May 25 to June 2, Quinonez was one of 24 players training in Fayette, Ga., with the U.S. Under-20 … [Read more...] about Julia Quinonez Answers National Team Call
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Pepperdine Clinches MPSF with Victory over USC
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball defeated the University of Southern California Trojans 3-1 to clinch the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title Saturday, April 26, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This victory gives the Waves an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. This victory comes after the Waves beat Grand Canyon University on April 24, and University of California, Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Clinches MPSF with Victory over USC
‘We do put our Heart and Soul into it’: Women’s Track and Cross Country Unite over Hay Day
One free app has changed the dynamics of the Women’s Track and Cross Country teams. This past semester, 12 members of Women's Track and Cross Country have found themselves devoted to the mobile farming simulation game ‘Hay Day.’ Multiple athletes said they named their neighborhood ‘The Luckiest Girls’ because they are lucky to be able to play Hay Day together and have … [Read more...] about ‘We do put our Heart and Soul into it’: Women’s Track and Cross Country Unite over Hay Day
Men’s Volleyball Wipes Out the Menlo Oaks
A dynamic game full of energy, Pepperdine Men's Volleyball triumphed against Menlo College at Firestone Fieldhouse on March 21. With a winning streak, the Waves ended the match with an overall score of 3-0. Redshirt junior outside hitter Ryan Barnett expressed the team's focus coming into the match against Menlo College. "I think we have a really high standard of play at … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Wipes Out the Menlo Oaks
Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire
After sheltering in place with a large part of the Pepperdine community as they were surrounded by flames and no power for the Franklin Fire, many Pepperdine athletes found themselves in a similar situation during the Palisades Fire. While most Pepperdine students were still home for winter break during the Palisades Fire, many of Pepperdine’s athletes — including those on … [Read more...] about Competing Amid Tragedy: Pepperdine Athletes Navigate the Palisades Fire
