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Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Asics Tournament

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Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball team celebrates after scoring a point. Senior setter Isabella Zelaya contributed with 39 assists versus Baylor on Thursday, Sept. 1. Photos by Chloe Chan

Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball started their season strong with an overall record of 5-1 after winning all three games during the Asics Classic.

The Waves stunned No. 9 Baylor on Thursday, Sept. 1, in four and performance with another four-set victory versus UC Santa Barbara Friday, Sept. 2, and swept San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 3, to complete the trifecta.

Three Waves hit the double-digit mark for kills versus Baylor and sophomore outside hitter Grace Chillingworth shined with 17 kills on a .438 hitting percentage. Games versus the Gauchos and Aztecs were won through a balanced team effort.

The win versus No. 9 Baylor was the first win versus a Top-10 team since 2007 when the Waves defeated No. 7 Illinois back in 2012.

Next up for the Waves is the Alaska Airlines Invitational where the Waves face Cal Poly on Thursday, Sept. 8.

Junior middle blocker Meg Brown and Chillingworth team up for a block versus UC Santa Barbara. Brown and freshman outside hitter Emily Hellmuth led the way with 11 and 12 kills respectively.
Junior middle blocker Meg Brown and Chillingworth team up for a block versus UC Santa Barbara. Brown and freshman outside hitter Emily Hellmuth led the way with 11 and 12 kills respectively.
Chillingworth lines up for a serve during the Asics Classic. Chillingworth achieved her second career double-double versus Baylor.
Chillingworth lines up for a serve during the Asics Classic. Chillingworth achieved her second career double-double versus Baylor.
Chillingworth goes up for a kill during the Asics Classic. Chillingworth averaged 9.3 kills during the tournament.
Chillingworth goes up for a kill during the Asics Classic. Chillingworth averaged 9.3 kills during the tournament.
The Pepperdine Women's volleyball team is called for a quick meeting as they strategize for the next set. They played against San Diego State University on Saturday, September 6th in Firestone Fieldhouse.
Pepperdine Women's Volleyball team huddles around during a timeout at the Asics Tournament. The team welcomes six new freshmen into the fold.
Pepperdine RipTide squad cheers on the Waves during the Asics Tournament. This was the first home game at Firestone Fieldhouse during the 2022-23 academic year.
Pepperdine RipTide squad cheers on the Waves during the Asics Tournament. This was the first home game at Firestone Fieldhouse during the 2022-23 academic year.

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