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Culture Shock

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Photos by Milan Loiacono "Own the future." The motto is a strong representation of the youth and excitement Pepperdine Women’s Basketball team has brought entering the 2016-17 college basketball season. After finishing last season with an overall record of 7-24, going 2-16 in West Coast Conference play, Head Coach Ryan Weisenberg remains optimistic about developing a team … [Read more...] about Culture Shock

Women’s Basketball Q&A

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Photo by Milan Loiacono Sydney Bordonaro Jersey number: 1 Height: 5’7" Year: Freshman Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Major: Sports Administration Spirit animal: Lioness Favorite snack: Tapatio Doritos and cheese Life motto: "Sleep is for billionaires." Inspiration: Allen Iverson Kim Jacobs Jersey number: 3 Height: 5’10" Year: … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Q&A

West Coast Conference: Same As It Ever Was?

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Photos by Brett Bean New year, same result? Not quite. Pepperdine is slated for a fourth place finish in the West Coast Conference, according to the West Coast Conference coaches' poll conducted on Oct. 31. But this is only ten percent of the story. What about the rest of the conference? How many tournament bids will the WCC have this season? Will USD finish higher … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference: Same As It Ever Was?

Men’s Basketball Begins a New Chapter

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Photos by Brett Bean One of my favorite children's books is Margery Cuyler and David Catrow's "That's Good! That's Bad!" It's a clever story about a young boy's comedic, yet somewhat terrifying journey around a zoo. What makes this story memorable is how the narrator plays with the reader's perspective of what's actually good or bad: Several moments that appear to doom the … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Begins a New Chapter