Freshman guard Houston Mallette tips a rebound in an effort to keep the Waves possession of the ball during the WCC home opener Jan 10. The Waves and Toreros battled beneath the net to keep the ball in-bounds and in-play. Photo by Lucian Himes After losing their WCC opener Jan. 8 against Gonzaga (83-117), Pepperdine's Men's Basketball fought for a win against the University … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Drags Behind San Diego, Loses 72-62
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Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Oh, how quickly they forget. It’s funny how time works, right? It feels like it wasn’t too long ago when the Golden State Warriors completed a dynasty for the ages, winning three championships in five years. Since the departure of current Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, experts have quickly written off the Warriors, especially since Warriors guard Klay Thompson … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 18
Art by Leah BaeIt’s the last weekend of the regular season, and playoff football is on the horizon.Week 18 will feature intense fixtures across the AFC, with five teams in the running for the two remaining playoff spots. The Indianapolis Colts and Los Angeles Chargers are in possession of those spots, but will need to win to cement their places in the postseason. A loss … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Week 18
Women’s Basketball Falls to UC Santa Barbara
Senior guard Cheyenne Givens dribbles off the screen set by redshirt junior forward Becky Obinma versus UC Santa Barbara. The Waves would finish 2-2 on the home stand. Photos by Brandon RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Basketball (3-5) lost to UC Santa Barbara (2-3) on Nov. 20, by a score of 74-63. Sophomore forward Jane Nwaba and senior guard Cheyenne Givens contributed with … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to UC Santa Barbara
Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Fans filled the seats at Firestone Fieldhouse for Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 8. Fans had to wear a wristband indicating they had provided proof of vaccination or had tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the event. Photo courtesy of Denver Patterson Pepperdine student-athletes have finally had a full season with fewer COVID-19 restrictions. After a strange 2020-2021 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season