Friday, March 11
Malibu, Calif.
5:00 p.m. PT
Pepperdine University
vs
George Mason
Jacob Steele
Photo by: Martin A. Folb
#7 Men's Volleyball Hosts George Mason on Friday
3/8/2022 12:51:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
MALIBU, California — The #7 Pepperdine men's volleyball team returns home for just one non-conference match this weekend, a Friday contest against George Mason.
MATCH #15 — Friday (March 11) at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California: #7 Pepperdine (8-6) vs. George Mason (7-7, plays at USC on Wednesday) at 5 p.m.
WATCH/ONLINE — The match can be watched online via WaveCasts on the WCC Network. Links to broadcasts and live stats can be found at PepperdineWaves.com.
HOME MATCH TICKET POLICIES — Due to L.A. County health rules, proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (a PCR test taken within the previous 48 hours or an antigen test taken within the previous 24 hours) is required to attend Pepperdine home men's volleyball matches. Masks are recommended, but not required. Tickets are available via e-ticket ONLY and must be purchased online before arriving onto campus. To purchase e-tickets and/or read the spectator guidelines and COVID-19 policies, visit: https://gowav.es/WavesTix. Due to campus construction, nearby parking may be limited and guests are advised to arrive early.
OPPONENT — Pepperdine is 10-1 all-time against George Mason. The Waves won the first 10 in the series, but the Patriots were victorious in the last meeting in 2020 in Virginia. Pepperdine is 8-0 in home matches, and the last one was in 2019.
LAST WEEK — For the fourth consecutive week, the Waves split a two-match series by winning the first meeting and losing the second. This time, the Waves went to Illinois, where they beat McKendree in three sets on Friday evening only to lose in five the following night. Jaylen Jasper averaged 4.75 kills per set, including a 33-kill effort on Saturday.
NATIONAL STATS — The Waves are in the top 10 in the nation in kills (12.87, fourth), hitting (.322, seventh), blocks (2.48, eighth) and aces (1.62, ninth) ... Bryce Dvorak is fourth in assists (10.60) and ninth in aces (0.57) ... Austin Wilmot is eighth in blocks (1.12) and ninth in hitting (.408).
ABOUT PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY — Pepperdine boasts a one-of-a-kind athletic department with unprecedented success for a school of its size. The Waves have won NCAA Division I championships in five different men's sports — one of just 18 schools to have accomplished this feat — and 10 overall. Of this elite group, Pepperdine has the smallest undergraduate enrollment, is the only school without football and is the only university that has not been affiliated with a "major" conference. The Waves have won a total of 26 team or individual national championships in their history. Pepperdine has also earned the Division I-AAA All-Sports Trophy, an award based on postseason success that's given to the top non-football school, three times (most recently in 2011-12). Located in scenic Malibu, California, the university overlooks the Pacific Ocean and its campus and athletic facilities are regularly voted among the nation's most beautiful. Pepperdine, which is affiliated with the Church of Christ, ranks #49 overall on U.S. News and World Report's list of America's best colleges.
MATCH #15 — Friday (March 11) at Firestone Fieldhouse in Malibu, California: #7 Pepperdine (8-6) vs. George Mason (7-7, plays at USC on Wednesday) at 5 p.m.
WATCH/ONLINE — The match can be watched online via WaveCasts on the WCC Network. Links to broadcasts and live stats can be found at PepperdineWaves.com.
HOME MATCH TICKET POLICIES — Due to L.A. County health rules, proof of vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 test (a PCR test taken within the previous 48 hours or an antigen test taken within the previous 24 hours) is required to attend Pepperdine home men's volleyball matches. Masks are recommended, but not required. Tickets are available via e-ticket ONLY and must be purchased online before arriving onto campus. To purchase e-tickets and/or read the spectator guidelines and COVID-19 policies, visit: https://gowav.es/WavesTix. Due to campus construction, nearby parking may be limited and guests are advised to arrive early.
OPPONENT — Pepperdine is 10-1 all-time against George Mason. The Waves won the first 10 in the series, but the Patriots were victorious in the last meeting in 2020 in Virginia. Pepperdine is 8-0 in home matches, and the last one was in 2019.
LAST WEEK — For the fourth consecutive week, the Waves split a two-match series by winning the first meeting and losing the second. This time, the Waves went to Illinois, where they beat McKendree in three sets on Friday evening only to lose in five the following night. Jaylen Jasper averaged 4.75 kills per set, including a 33-kill effort on Saturday.
NATIONAL STATS — The Waves are in the top 10 in the nation in kills (12.87, fourth), hitting (.322, seventh), blocks (2.48, eighth) and aces (1.62, ninth) ... Bryce Dvorak is fourth in assists (10.60) and ninth in aces (0.57) ... Austin Wilmot is eighth in blocks (1.12) and ninth in hitting (.408).
ABOUT PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY — Pepperdine boasts a one-of-a-kind athletic department with unprecedented success for a school of its size. The Waves have won NCAA Division I championships in five different men's sports — one of just 18 schools to have accomplished this feat — and 10 overall. Of this elite group, Pepperdine has the smallest undergraduate enrollment, is the only school without football and is the only university that has not been affiliated with a "major" conference. The Waves have won a total of 26 team or individual national championships in their history. Pepperdine has also earned the Division I-AAA All-Sports Trophy, an award based on postseason success that's given to the top non-football school, three times (most recently in 2011-12). Located in scenic Malibu, California, the university overlooks the Pacific Ocean and its campus and athletic facilities are regularly voted among the nation's most beautiful. Pepperdine, which is affiliated with the Church of Christ, ranks #49 overall on U.S. News and World Report's list of America's best colleges.
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