Pepperdine beach volleyball (11-7) is set for a competitive weekend at the ASICS Classic in Malibu, facing off against four teams. The Waves will kick off the event on Friday against Tulane (11-7), followed by a rematch with Vanguard (6-6). Saturday鈥檚 schedule includes a match against No. 8 Loyola Marymount (12-5) and concluding with Concordia (7-7). Coach Marcio Sicoli expressed confidence in the team's potential to break into the top-20 rankings as fans are invited to attend the Waves Block Party.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine has a historical record of 9-2 against Concordia.
  • The Waves swept Vanguard in all six previous matchups.
State of Play
  • Pepperdine recently achieved four wins against Hope International and Cal State Bakersfield during the Malibu Invite.
  • Three pairings (Eden/Cyrani, Perez/Snow, Bubelis/Woodruff) remained undefeated throughout last weekend鈥檚 matches.
What's Next

The Waves will attend the West Coast Challenge at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk on March 27, facing Portland and Santa Clara, with an additional opponent yet to be announced.

Bottom Line

Pepperdine beach volleyball aims to leverage their strong historical performance and recent victories to establish themselves as a top contender in the national rankings. Fans are encouraged to support the team during a pivotal weekend as they seek to enhance their standings.