Pepperdine beach volleyball faced a challenging day at the ASICS Classic, suffering a narrow 3-2 defeat against Tulane before bouncing back with a commanding 5-0 victory over Vanguard. The Waves initially led against Tulane, with key victories from Gabbie Perez and Maddy Snow, but ultimately fell in a thrilling tie-breaker match. In contrast, Pepperdine dominated Vanguard, sweeping all five matches, and securing their second win against the Lions this season.

By the Numbers
  • Pepperdine won 5-0 against Vanguard, claiming four matches in straight sets.
  • Pepperdine's pair of Gabbie Perez and Maddy Snow secured their eleventh straight win with a 21-13, 21-13 victory against Tulane.
Yes, But

Despite the strong performance against Vanguard, the loss to Tulane highlighted inconsistencies in the Waves' play, particularly in close matches where momentum fluctuated significantly.

State of Play
  • Pepperdine's overall record improved to 12-8 following the split performance.
  • The team is set to face eighth-ranked Loyola Marymount next, followed by a matchup against Concordia.
What's Next

The Waves will look to rebound against Loyola Marymount, which will be crucial for their momentum. Additionally, they will be participating in events to raise awareness for cancer research during their next matches.

Bottom Line

While Pepperdine displayed resilience with a sweep over Vanguard, the close loss to Tulane underscores the need for continued focus and consistency as they head into tougher matches ahead.