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
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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
Women’s Basketball Drops First Matchup Against Pacific
Pepperdine Women's Basketball hosted the University of the Pacific at Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 23. The Waves entered the game with a 7-9 record through 16 games, with two wins and five losses through seven conference games. Pepperdine's home game against Pacific comes as the first of two matchups this season.Pepperdine took the lead early in this matchup, but found … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Drops First Matchup Against Pacific
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
As Thanksgiving break came to a close, Pepperdine Women's Basketball traveled to the Walter Pyramid on Dec. 1 to face California State University, Long Beach. The Waves and the Beach were neck and neck until the final quarter of play, but Pepperdine ultimately fell to Long Beach State in a 61-68 loss.The Waves were on a three game win streak after consecutive victories over … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
