Pepperdine Women’s Volleyball Triumphs Over Seattle
October 16, 2025
Match Overview
The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team recorded an impressive victory against the Seattle Redhawks on Thursday night, extending their West Coast Conference win streak. The Waves dominated the match, sweeping Seattle with set scores of 25-18, 25-12, and 25-16.
Game Highlights
Head Coach Scott Wong commended his team’s performance, remarking, “I’m proud of our team effort as we played extremely efficient volleyball tonight in our attack. We also kept consistent pressure on Seattle from the service line, creating a bunch of opportunities to get a few stuff blocks along the way.”
- Pepperdine outperformed Seattle with 37 kills to 30.
- The Waves achieved a hitting percentage of .346, while Seattle struggled at .097.
- Pepperdine recorded 11.5 total blocks compared to Seattle’s 4.0.
Key Performers
Maggie Beauer led the Waves offensively, contributing eight kills. Other notable players included:
- Chloe Pravednikov – 7 kills
- Vanessa Polk – 6 kills
- Irelynd Lorenzen – 6 kills
- Tristen Raymond – 24 assists and 10 digs (double-double)
- Laine Briggs – 14 digs and 3 service aces
- Ella Piskorz – 7 total blocks, including one solo block
Set Breakdown
First Set
Pepperdine took control early, capitalizing on strong performances from Beauer and Pravednikov. The Waves established a lead with a series of scoring runs, eventually winning the set 25-18.
Second Set
The second set showcased the Waves’ dominance with a 9-0 scoring run, leading to a decisive 25-12 win. The team hit a match-best .462, severely limiting Seattle’s offensive opportunities.
Third Set
With the score tied at five, Pepperdine surged ahead with a 5-1 run, maintaining their lead to close out the match 25-16, energized by consecutive service aces from Laine Briggs.
Looking Ahead
Pepperdine will continue their road trip, facing Portland next on October 18, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. PT.
