Pepperdine University’s Waves men’s volleyball team swept Brigham Young University on Senior Day in Malibu, California on Saturday. The Waves, ranked No. 8 nationally, improved to 11-6 on the season and 6-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, while BYU fell to 5-11 overall and 2-5 in the conference. It was a dominating performance by Pepperdine, who won all three sets, and the victory was especially sweet for the seniors who were recognized before the game. The win is a testament to the Waves’ relentless work ethic and great team chemistry, and it bodes well for their postseason hopes. Let’s take a closer look at how the match played out.
Pepperdine men’s tennis team redeemed themselves on Saturday by winning against BYU 4-0 in the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. This was the final time these two schools met as West Coast Conference opponents. In doubles, the teams gave each other a challenging match, but Pepperdine emerged victorious with a 6-1 win on court three by Robert Shelton and Max Wuelfing. Linus Carlsson Halldin and Pietro Fellin then clinched the doubles point and gave Pepperdine the lead with a 6-4 win on court two. In singles, Pepperdine continued to dominate by winning four out of the six first sets. Wuelfing increased the team’s lead with a 6-2, 6-3 win on court six against Brigham Andrus. Shelton increased the lead by defeating Redd Owen 6-1, 6-2 on court five. To finish with a flourish, Maxi Homberg won his match against Zach Fuchs 6-3, 6-3 on court three.
Pepperdine goes on the road for the final weekend of the regular season and visits San Francisco on Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m. You can follow @PeppTennis on Facebook and Twitter for immediate updates, results and more, and go to pepperdinewaves.com for all information, releases, and schedules. The next time Pepperdine’s men’s tennis team plays in the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center, they won’t be facing BYU, as they are no longer West Coast Conference opponents.
In the end, Pepperdine proved to be the stronger team on Senior Day, sweeping BYU and clinching their spot in the WCC tournament. The Waves showed a great deal of resilience and determination, leaving it all on the court to honor their seniors in the best way possible. It’s moments like these that truly showcase the value of senior leadership and the importance of playing with heart and passion until the very end. We wish the best of luck to Pepperdine as they continue their season and have no doubt that they will continue to make waves in the WCC. Congratulations, Waves!
