Pepperdine Athletic Director Steve Potts smiles in Firestone Fieldhouse in fall 2019 as Men's Volleyball Associate Head Coach Paul Carroll stands in the background. Since his arrival in 2011, Potts said he prioritized a three-pronged approach to his hires – Christian values, academic excellence and competing for championships – in that order. Photo courtesy of Morgan … [Read more...] about The Role of Faith in Athletics Hiring
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Women’s Soccer Battles to Scoreless Draw on Senior Night
Two Pepperdine players (white uniforms) battle with two Saint Mary's players (red uniforms) for a header in the Saint Mary's penalty area. The Waves possessed the ball for most of the game, but couldn't find a goal. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanNo. 13 Pepperdine Women’s Soccer negotiated a hard-fought 0-0 overtime draw with Saint’s Mary’s on Oct. 23. The result … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Battles to Scoreless Draw on Senior Night
Women’s Soccer Rolls to 3-0 Victory, Best Start to Season Ever
Pepperdine goalkeeper Zoe Clevely clears the ball during the Waves dominant 3-0 victory over University of Portland on Oct. 2. The Waves improved to 10-1-0 with the win, reaching their best start in program history. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen No. 6 Pepperdine Women’s Soccer achieved its best start in program history Saturday, Oct. 2, as the team rolled to a decisive 3-0 … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Rolls to 3-0 Victory, Best Start to Season Ever
Women’s Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play 7-0 on Road, Ranked No. 6 in Nation
Pepperdine sophomore forward Tori Waldeck celebrates her goal against TCU on Sept. 16 in Fort Worth, Texas as teammates Joelle Anderson (16) and Carlee Giammona (19) run toward her. Waldeck's goal was the only one of the match and the Waves knocked off the No. 5-ranked Horned Frogs 1-0. Photos courtesy of Ellman PhotographyPepperdine Women's Soccer is reaching territory it … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Ends Non-Conference Play 7-0 on Road, Ranked No. 6 in Nation
Pepperdine Shuts Out UC Santa Barbara 3-0
Redshirt freshman defender Kam Pickett clears the ball. Pepperdine's defense was strong in their shutout against UC Santa Barbara. Photos by Mercer GreenePepperdine Women's Soccer took care of business Sunday afternoon versus UC Santa Barbara with an impressive display of defense and a well-balanced offensive attack. Pepperdine quickly gained control of the game with two quick … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Shuts Out UC Santa Barbara 3-0