Mentor Elizabeth Ford (left) and Yariel (right), an eighth grader, collaborate on a weekday tutoring session at Malibu Middle School in fall 2019. Ford worked with Yariel from sixth grade until his eighth grade promotion. Photos Courtesy of Emily Shane Foundation Pepperdine athletes are showing passion and discipline off of the field and court by participating in the … [Read more...] about Emily Shane Foundation Utilizes Pepperdine Athletes for Mentorship
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No. 1 Gonzaga Visits Firestone, Trounces Waves
The Pepperdine Men's Basketball team convenes during a timeout in Saturday's loss to Gonzaga at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Zags defeated the Waves for the 41st consecutive time, 97-75. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanDespite a hot start, Pepperdine Men's Basketball was no match for the top-ranked team in the country Saturday night.The Gonzaga Bulldogs, the second No. 1 team ever to … [Read more...] about No. 1 Gonzaga Visits Firestone, Trounces Waves
Opinion: Sports Desk Picks Super Bowl LV
From left: Staff Writer Karl Winter, Sports Editor Paxton Ritchey, Assistant News Editor Kyle McCabe, Photo Editor Ali Levens, Assistant Sports Editor Justin Touhey and Staff Writer Austin Hall. This group of six made its picks for the Super Bowl, which features the defending champion Chiefs and the hometown Buccaneers. Art by Madeline DuvallWe’ve finally reached the … [Read more...] about Opinion: Sports Desk Picks Super Bowl LV
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader in First Matches Since 2019
Freshman outside hitter Emma Ammerman avoids USF's Valeria Alegrias Cambindo by slamming down a line-drive kill to help collect a second Waves win. Ammerman tallied 15 kills in her second collegiate game. Photos by Ali Levens Taking the court at Firestone Fieldhouse for the first time in more than 14 months, Pepperdine Women's Volleyball delivered two resounding victories … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader in First Matches Since 2019
Men’s Basketball Rallies, Stuns BYU
Senior guard Colbey Ross (No. 4) dribbles into the half-court set defended by BYU senior guard Brandon Averette during a Jan. 27 conference matchup in Firestone Fieldhouse. Ross had six assists and is currently ranked sixth in the NCAA with an average of 7.5 assists per game. Photos by Ryan Brinkman In a stunning comeback, Pepperdine Men's Basketball rallied from an 11-point … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Rallies, Stuns BYU