The top two teams of the WCC faced off at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Nov. 3. The No. 9 Pepperdine Waves hosted the No. 15 California Baptist Lancers for a highly contested game between two undefeated powerhouses. Pepperdine came away with a gritty 17-16 win over CBU to improve to 4-0 in the WCC and 19-6 on the year. Cal Baptist is now 3-1 in the WCC with a 19-10 record … [Read more...] about No. 9 Water Polo Wins Gritty Match Over No. 15 Cal Baptist
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Gonzaga Set to Leave West Coast Conference
Gonzaga University announced Oct. 1 they will depart from the West Coast Conference following the conclusion of the 2024-2025 season, leaving 12 teams in the conference for the start of the 2026 season, according to multiple reports.The decision comes after Gonzaga announced their plan to join the Pac-12 in 2026, becoming the eighth team to join the conference after 10 teams … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Set to Leave West Coast Conference
Women’s Indoor Volleyball Wins Conference Opener Against Pacific
Pepperdine Indoor Women’s Volleyball defeated Pacific 3-1 Sept. 28 at Firestone Fieldhouse. After a dominant first set 25-17, the Waves fell in the second set before winning the third set 25-20 and fourth set 25-17, according to Pepperdine Athletics, to get their first WCC win.The Waves rolled out with the starting lineup of senior outside hitter Grace Chillingworth, … [Read more...] about Women’s Indoor Volleyball Wins Conference Opener Against Pacific
Lorenzo Romar to Leave Pepperdine at End of Season
Men’s Basketball Head Coach Lorenzo Romar is leaving Pepperdine at the end of Men's Basketball, a University official confirmed to the Graphic. The Waves are currently 12-19 and will play the WCC championships against Pacific on March 7. “Lorenzo Romar has been a valued member of the Pepperdine community for the last six seasons and a total of nine seasons overall as head … [Read more...] about Lorenzo Romar to Leave Pepperdine at End of Season
OSU and WSU to Join WCC as Affiliate Members Next Year
Oregon State University and Washington State University will be joining the West Coast Conference as affiliate members for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 fiscal years, the WCC announced Dec. 22. Each school will compete in 10 sports with the two competing in 12 different sports combined. The WCC currently has four affiliate members, but OSU and WSU will become the only schools … [Read more...] about OSU and WSU to Join WCC as Affiliate Members Next Year