Sophomore forward Kessler Edwards goes over the Torero defense and finishes above the rim. Photos by Taylor Gather In their 13th conference game, Pepperdine Men's Basketball defeated the 9–17 San Diego Toreros 72–69. In a game where Pepperdine trailed for over 33 of the 40 minutes and had 16 turnovers, the Waves' offense staged a comeback that was completed by some … [Read more...] about M. Basketball Bailed Out by Ross Buzzer Beater
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SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Vice President of Administration Natalia Escobedo (right) listens to President Meredith McCune (left) speak at the January 15 Senate Meeting. Photo by Julie LeePepperdine’s Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the launch of its new website Wednesday, Feb. 5, as part of an effort to address criticisms of their transparency during its fall 2019 impeachment … [Read more...] about SGA Plans to Launch New Website Amid Calls for Transparency
Conference Seeding Race Is on for Men’s Basketball
Redshirt junior Keith Smith dribbles the ball in the first half of Thursday's game at Firestone Fieldhouse. Photos by Paxton RitcheyPepperdine Men’s Basketball never trailed Thursday against Santa Clara, defeating the Broncos 91–77 in a complete performance from start to finish.Waves guard Colbey Ross finished with 23 points and 9 assists. Forward Skylar Chavez and … [Read more...] about Conference Seeding Race Is on for Men’s Basketball
Former Pepp Dean Serves on Trump’s Impeachment Defense Team
Kenneth Starr speaks with members of the Pepperdine community during his tenure as dean of Pepperdine Law School. Courtesy of Pepperdine Libraries Special Collections and Archives As President Trump’s defense team presented their arguments to the Senate last week for the third impeachment trial in American history, one of those advocating for the President’s acquittal was … [Read more...] about Former Pepp Dean Serves on Trump’s Impeachment Defense Team
Pepperdine Community Remembers Kobe’s “Mamba Mentality”
Graphic by Ali Levens Lifelong fans. Local diehards. Fellow coaches. Worldwide basketball lovers. They will all remember Kobe Bean Bryant. Better known by the singular "Kobe," Bryant was a five-time NBA champion, two-time Most Valuable Player, 18-time NBA All-Star and a 20-year NBA veteran. Every one of those 20 seasons was in the purple and gold of the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Community Remembers Kobe’s “Mamba Mentality”