Men’s Volleyball Upsets No. 3 Trojans

Redshirt sophomore middle blocker James Eadie pumps his fist, celebrating his block against the University of Southern California on April 6 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Defensive plays were a key component to keeping the Trojans at bay. Photos by Kasten Grimm Full of energy and competition, Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball conquered No. 3 University of Southern California at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 5. With a surprising turnout, the Waved clutched the match with an overall score of 3-1.

Pepperdine kicked off the first set with a fresh kill from freshman outside hitter Cole Hartke. Yet, the Trojans did not relent, as they gained momentum from offensive kills, and a few mistake errors from the…