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Love at First Spike: Waves Serve on Point and Bag Win

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Photo by Gabriella ChanAll the way in Nashville, Tennessee, the women’s volleyball team kicked off the Lipscomb Invitational with style. A convincing 3-1 win over Florida Atlantic last Friday gave the fans a taste of what the Waves are capable of this season. Their stunning start, however, was stalled by a 3-1 loss to Lipscomb later that day. But a subsequent 3-0 … [Read more...] about Love at First Spike: Waves Serve on Point and Bag Win

Matthies Makes Honor Roll

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Photo by Ana SalinasNina Matthies, longtime women’s indoor volleyball coach and current beach volleyball coach, will be inducted to the American Volleyball Coaches Association Hall of Fame this coming December. By receiving this award, Matthies continues a long history of honors and accolades. While coaching the indoor program at Pepperdine, Matthies was the WCC’s … [Read more...] about Matthies Makes Honor Roll

Waves Make History

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Photos courtesy of FIVB Three Waves helped Team USA’s Women’s National Volleyball Team win its first-ever gold medal during the International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) World Championships. The United States made history, defeating China 3-1 (27-25, 25-20, 16-25, 26-24) in the World Championship gold-medal match in Milan, Italy, on Oct. 12. “The entire tournament … [Read more...] about Waves Make History

Waves Battle in Residence Inn Invitational

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Photo Courtesy of Mario Mendez and The State Press After dropping a pair of matches to two top-25 ranked opponents in Arizona Saturday, women’s volleyball (5-7) prepares to begin WCC play with a road trip up north to face Saint Mary’s Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. and Pacific on Sept. 27 at noon. From Sept. 19-20, the Waves took part in the Residence Inn Invitational in Tempe, Arizona. … [Read more...] about Waves Battle in Residence Inn Invitational

Waves Compete in Omaha

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Art by Peau Porotesano Women’s volleyball traveled to Omaha, Neb., for the Bluejay Invitational. The Waves suffered a 3-1 loss to Creighton and a 3-1 loss to Wichita State. Despite losses early in the tournament, the Waves finished strong with a 3-0 win against Bowling Green State. Bluejay Invitational: The team traveled to the Midwest for the Bluejay Invitational hosted by … [Read more...] about Waves Compete in Omaha