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
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New Faces with the Same Mindset: Women’s Tennis Welcomes New Waves
For the fall tennis season, Pepperdine Women's Tennis now has their youngest team in years with four freshman. Even with their new teammates, the Waves are planning to continue their domination in the West Coast Conference. The new faces include freshmen Taylor Goetz, Liam Oved, Duru Söke and Alexia Harmon. Harmon is from Las Vegas and was the No. 6 recruit in the nation, … [Read more...] about New Faces with the Same Mindset: Women’s Tennis Welcomes New Waves
Women’s Tennis Head Coach Departs Pepperdine
Women’s Tennis Head Coach Per Nilsson has left Pepperdine. He announced his departure Oct. 29, according to Pepperdine Athletics.After 11 seasons for the Waves, Nilsson is coaching the Gators as the Women’s Tennis head coach at the University of Florida."It has been a dream to work at Pepperdine," Nilsson said. "Leaving this incredible place is nothing short of … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Head Coach Departs Pepperdine
An All-American All Around: Savannah Broadus Excels in Her Time as a Wave
In the final set point of a qualifying match for the 2024 ITA Women’s All-American Championships, the crowd is silent as a serve is up in the air. A rally ensues as both sides try to keep the ball in their lines. With a final swing, a winner is named in the third set of the match. An extreme sight to watch, but it is just another match for senior Pepperdine Women's Tennis … [Read more...] about An All-American All Around: Savannah Broadus Excels in Her Time as a Wave
‘You’re Going to Lose Anyway’: Asian American Athletes Face Stereotypes Across Sports
Pepperdine student athletes and Utah Jazz forward Johnny Juzang spoke about their experiences as Asian American athletes in their respective sports. Pepperdine student athletes included Men's Basketball graduate guard Jay Yoon, Women's Tennis graduate student Bunyawi Thamchaiwat and Men's Golf graduate student Sam Choi Art by Vivian Hsia In 2014, Sam Choi, Pepperdine … [Read more...] about ‘You’re Going to Lose Anyway’: Asian American Athletes Face Stereotypes Across Sports