Pepperdine University Athletics

ACADEMIC AWARDS: WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll "bronze" honors in 2016-17 and 2017-18 ... Pepperdine Scholar-Athlete in 2016-17 and 2017-18.
 
PEPPERDINE XC 2017 (SO): Did not run at any meets.
 
PEPPERDINE XC 2016 (FR): Competed at all six meets ... Was Pepperdine's #2 runner at both the WCC Preview Meet (9/17) and the Capital Cross Challenge (10/1) ... Had a best 6k time of 23:28.6 at the Bronco Invitational (10/15).
 
PEPPERDINE TRACK 2018 (SO): Did not compete.
 
PEPPERDINE OUTDOOR TRACK 2017 (FR): Ran at five of the eight meets ... Had the team's top times in the 3,000 (10:56.62 at Riverside CC on 3/4) and 5,000 (19:43.85 at Pomona-Pitzer on 4/8).
 
PEPPERDINE INDOOR TRACK 2017 (FR): Competed at both meets ... In the program's second season, established a new school record in the 5,000 of 19:18.43 at the UW Invitational (1/27) ... Also ran the 3,000 at the NAU Duals (1/13).
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Needham B. Broughton High School, located in Raleigh, N.C., in 2016 ... Ran three years each of varsity cross country and track ... A regional qualifier in the 1,600, 3,200 and 4x800 as a senior ... A state meet qualifier in the 4x800 as a junior ... Won the 2013 CAP 8 Conference title in cross country and finished third in state 4A championship ... Received the Army Reserve Award for athletic leadership ... Member of the National Honor Society and was on the honor roll.
 
PERSONAL: Born in Raleigh, N.C. ... Daughter of Jeff and Mary Maness ... Has one brother, Will ... Majoring in psychology ... Chose to attend Pepperdine because "it has an atmosphere and values that will sculpt me into being the best person I can be."
 
FAVORITES: Enjoys cooking and outdoor adventures ... Favorites include Alexi Pappas (pro athlete), Carolina Panthers (pro sports team), Love Does (book), The Princess Diaries 1 and 2 (movies), Grey's Anatomy (TV show), Beyonce (musical artist), sushi (food) and swimming, yoga and hiking (sports other than running) ... Favorite thing about running is "it challenges me mentally, physically and emotionally."