Pepperdine's bench hyping up their teammates against Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 4 in Titan Gym. The Waves start the season undefeated. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Women's Basketball traveled south to start regular season play at Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 4. The Waves outscored the Titans 84-70 in the season opener.This is Pepperdine's second year in a … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Beats Cal State Fullerton to Kick Off the 2025-26 Season
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New Waves Hit Malibu for Women’s Basketball
Junior forward Shorna Preston high-fives her teammates during Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 3. Preston is one of seven international players joining the Waves this year. Photos by Melissa HoustonA new wave of Women’s Basketball has hit Malibu – literally. Pepperdine’s team consists of all brand new players, with 12 fresh faces … [Read more...] about New Waves Hit Malibu for Women’s Basketball
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball’s Chloe Sotell Reflects on Her Basketball Journey
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball, like most of the spring sports at Pepperdine, is in a transitional period. Head Coach Katie Faulkner finished her first season at the helm with an 8-22 regular season record.The team she inherited was filled with older players; out of the 10 rostered players, eight were either seniors or graduate students. The Waves ended the regular season … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball’s Chloe Sotell Reflects on Her Basketball Journey
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
Up and Comers Vol. 3: Spring Blooms New Stars
As the 2024 athletic year drew to a close, a new trio of "up and comers" emerged for the 2025 athletic year, and more specifically for the spring semester. The highlighted athletes are: Vivian Yang, sophomore Women's Tennis player; Ryan Graves, sophomore Men's Volleyball setter; and Chloe Sotell, freshman Women’s Basketball guard. "I want to win a WCC Championship," … [Read more...] about Up and Comers Vol. 3: Spring Blooms New Stars
