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
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Up and Comers Vol. 2: The Spring Season Produces Rising Sophomores
Correction: Errors appeared in the March 22 article, stating Parsio’s injury had occurred “during the season”, when in fact it happened before the season had started. The spring season has been off to a roaring start for Pepperdine Athletics, with athletes across multiple sports looking to improve on or build off of strong freshman seasons. This semester, the three … [Read more...] about Up and Comers Vol. 2: The Spring Season Produces Rising Sophomores
2022-23 Spring Season: A Look Ahead
Junior libero Trey Cole celebrates after the Waves win a point against Princeton on Jan. 16, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Men's Volleyball team has a current standing of 4-0. Photo by Lucian Himes The spring 2023 athletic season started off with a bang — Men’s Volleyball is undefeated, having swept all four of their matches so far. After a strong performance in the ITA … [Read more...] about 2022-23 Spring Season: A Look Ahead
Freshmen Lead Swim and Dive to Third Place Finish at Malibu Invite
Photos by Ali LevensWhat was supposed to be a two-day tournament at the Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool turned into third-place finish at the condensed version of the 10-team Malibu Invite. The two visiting Division-I teams, California Baptist University and Texas Christian University, challenged the Waves in the lanes.Following an astounding victory, 217-66, at the PCSC Relays … [Read more...] about Freshmen Lead Swim and Dive to Third Place Finish at Malibu Invite
Chan and Women’s Swim and Dive Break Records and Finish Second in Conference Championship
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics/Jeff GoldenThe Waves had a consistent four-day tournament and broke multiple records in the process. In a transition season for the Waves, Joe Spahn was named as the head coach in April and went through this season with a small roster. The Waves concluded the season off with their best finish since the 2007-2008 season. On the first day of … [Read more...] about Chan and Women’s Swim and Dive Break Records and Finish Second in Conference Championship
