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Pepperdine Athletics Prepares for a Changing Culture in NIL

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) logo is painted at the 2024 West Regional Cross Country Championships in Colfax, Wash. The NCAA covers over 1,000 colleges and universities around the nation across 24 sports. Photo courtesy of Eden Mittelsdorf In 2021, the dynamic of college athletics changed when NCAA rules allowed athletes to benefit from their NIL, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Prepares for a Changing Culture in NIL

Women’s Basketball Remain Undefeated At Home

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Call them the comeback kids. Pepperdine Women's Basketball comes from behind to take down the University of Califonia, Riverside Highlanders 55-52 Nov. 18 at Firestone Frieldhouse. The Waves remain undefeated at home and secured back-to-back wins following a trip to California Baptist University on Nov. 16. With their second comeback win on home turf, Head Coach Katie … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Remain Undefeated At Home

Pepperdine Cross Country Shines at Highlander Invitational with Personal Bests

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Pepperdine Cross Country officially wrapped up their season — for only two weeks, and then it's time for postseason racing. The Waves finished their final race Oct. 19 at the Highlander Invitational held by University of California, Riverside. Putting a stamp on the regular season, Pepperdine is looking to storm into the postseason recording 13 new personal-best times … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Cross Country Shines at Highlander Invitational with Personal Bests

Women’s Soccer ‘Playing for Higher Purpose,’ Primed for Big Season

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Pepperdine Women's Soccer stands for a team photo after an early morning practice Sept. 1. Through their first six matches, the Waves are off to a flying start. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanIt’s been a short turnaround for Pepperdine Women’s Soccer, who finished the 2020-2021 season April 17, and returned for the first regular season game of the 2021 season Aug. 12. From … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer ‘Playing for Higher Purpose,’ Primed for Big Season

Seniors Prep for Final Ride

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Photo collage by Kaelin Mendez The final year of collegiate athletics can be bittersweet, especially for senior athletes entering their final competitive season. Five seniors from the five Pepperdine fall sports teams expressed similar underlying sentiments: leave it all out on the field — or pool, court or course. Hana Lishman, Women’s Volleyball When Scott Wong … [Read more...] about Seniors Prep for Final Ride