Hall of Fame
In one of the most dramatic comebacks in Pepperdine volleyball history, the Waves rallied from a 14-12 deficit in the fifth and deciding game to defeat USC for the second consecutive year by scores of 7-15, 15-13, 15-11, 5-15, 16-14 at Recreation Hall in State College, Pa.
Directed by former Pepperdine All-American and first-year head coach Rod Wilde, the Waves advanced to the NCAA Championships after defeating Hawaii and UCLA in the Western Selection Tournament at Loyola Marymount. Pepperdine posted a 15-11, 13-15, 15-11, 15-12 win over host Penn State in the NCAA semifinals before rallying to defeat USC.
Steve Friedman was named the event’s Most Valuable Player and was joined on the All-NCAA Championships squad by teammates Matt Rigg and Rob Scott.
Pepperdine completed the season with a 22-7 record (14-6 in CIVA) and 9-1 at home. Troy Tanner (first team) and Rigg (second team) were named All-Americans. In addition, Tanner (first team), Rigg (second team) and Scott (second team) were named to All-CIVA.
