Pepperdine volleyball players celebrate their win in the first set against Lewis in Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 28. The Waves collected a 3-0 sweep in this match after a crushing first loss of the season. Photo by Mary Elisabeth
The Pepperdine community exchanged their blue light glasses for spirit wear as the return to in-person classes brought about the return of athletic events — complete with spectators.
While the 2021-22 year has not been wholly smooth sailing — with canceled events at the beginning of the spring semester and several heart-wrenching losses — the Waves showed their skill, drive and connection with one another game after game, practice after practice.