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11/9/2026 6:00:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
Match to be broadcast nationally on ESPNU; BOGO ticket deal begins today
MALIBU, Calif. - This Thursday, November 12, marks the most highly anticipated home match of the 2026 campaign for Pepperdine women's volleyball, as the Waves welcome San Diego to Malibu. First serve is set for 7:00 pm pacific time.
The match is sponsored by The Parking Spot.
Tickets for the match, which are all general admission and cost just 13 dollars, are selling fast. Fans can click this link to purchase.
Beginning today, a BOGO deal is being offered as an online-only promotion. The deal will run through match day. Use promo code ESPNU to take advantage of the deal.
The first 100 students will receive a complimentary t-shirt and a free food item.
The blue and orange hold a 48-39 edge in the all-time series against their Southern California rivals. It's been a back-and-forth battle between the Waves and Toreros recently, with San Diego going 8-6 the last 14 meetings. Pepperdine will seek to snap a two-match home losing streak to San Diego, although the Waves have a 28-15 all-time home record against the Toreros. Pepperdine got the best of USD in the first meeting this season, breaking out the brooms on San Diego's hardwood in a 3-0 sweep on October 10. Freshman Mariia Nikol Dvornikova, a two-time West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week honoree this year, had a breakout game, racking up 14 kills on 29 attacks to lead all players. Her .379 hitting percentage from that match is the highest she's recorded this season.
ABOUT PEPPERDINE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Pepperdine women's volleyball has reached 26 NCAA Tournaments since 1981 as one of the most successful collegiate programs on the West Coast. The 12-time WCC Champions Waves have consistently produced top talent with 21 All-American selections with honorees in six straight decades. With multiple Olympians going through the program, Kim Hill brought home the program's first gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games.
TICKETS
For more information on ticket packages and to purchase tickets for upcoming home events, visit here.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine women's volleyball news, follow the Waves on social media: @PepperdineWVB on Twitter/X, @pepperdinewvb on Instagram, and Pepperdine Women's Volleyball on Facebook.
The match is sponsored by The Parking Spot.
Tickets for the match, which are all general admission and cost just 13 dollars, are selling fast. Fans can click this link to purchase.
Beginning today, a BOGO deal is being offered as an online-only promotion. The deal will run through match day. Use promo code ESPNU to take advantage of the deal.
The first 100 students will receive a complimentary t-shirt and a free food item.
If fans aren't able to make it in-person, the match will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. Anne Marie Anderson, a three-time Emmy Award winner who has covered the Olympics, NBA and MLB Playoffs, in addition to the Super Bowl, will handle play-by-play duties. Nicole Branagh, a three-time beach volleyball gold medalist and former Cal State Fullerton volunteer assistant coach, will serve as the analyst. Fans can stream the game from anywhere on watchespn.com and in the ESPN App, which is free to download on mobile devices and smart TV. Fans are also highly encouraged to download the free Pepperdine Athletics mobile app (Apple and Android devices) and turn on notifications for the latest news and score updates.Word around campus is there's a big match this Thursday night 👀 🎟️ | https://t.co/wWLDnpNEzO #MakeWaves | @PepperdineWaves https://t.co/j9NmF8yzx2
— Pepperdine Women's Volleyball (@PepperdineWVB) November 9, 2026
The blue and orange hold a 48-39 edge in the all-time series against their Southern California rivals. It's been a back-and-forth battle between the Waves and Toreros recently, with San Diego going 8-6 the last 14 meetings. Pepperdine will seek to snap a two-match home losing streak to San Diego, although the Waves have a 28-15 all-time home record against the Toreros. Pepperdine got the best of USD in the first meeting this season, breaking out the brooms on San Diego's hardwood in a 3-0 sweep on October 10. Freshman Mariia Nikol Dvornikova, a two-time West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week honoree this year, had a breakout game, racking up 14 kills on 29 attacks to lead all players. Her .379 hitting percentage from that match is the highest she's recorded this season.
ABOUT PEPPERDINE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL
Pepperdine women's volleyball has reached 26 NCAA Tournaments since 1981 as one of the most successful collegiate programs on the West Coast. The 12-time WCC Champions Waves have consistently produced top talent with 21 All-American selections with honorees in six straight decades. With multiple Olympians going through the program, Kim Hill brought home the program's first gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games.
TICKETS
For more information on ticket packages and to purchase tickets for upcoming home events, visit here.
FOLLOW
To stay up-to-date on the latest Pepperdine women's volleyball news, follow the Waves on social media: @PepperdineWVB on Twitter/X, @pepperdinewvb on Instagram, and Pepperdine Women's Volleyball on Facebook.
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