Sophomore infielder Wyatt Young takes a swing during the 2019 season. Photos by Ricky Davis of Pepperdine Athletics24–25. That was the underwhelming final record of Pepperdine Baseball last season, despite having four contributing seniors and five major league draft picks.The Waves plan to right the ship to start the 2020 season. With the offseason coming to a close, some … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Swinging For Bounce-Back Season
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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”
Women’s Tennis Process Yielding Strong Results
Lahey follows through on a forehand Sunday, Jan. 26 against Arkansas. Photos by Paxton RitcheyThe Pepperdine Women's Tennis team has plenty of experience in big-time situations over the past few years.The Waves won the past seven West Coast Conference tournament titles and are favored to win another in the preseason coaches poll. They have made the quarterfinals of the NCAA … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Process Yielding Strong Results
Women’s Basketball Snaps Three-Game Losing Streak by Overcoming Pacific and Saint Mary’s
Ashleen Quirke reaches for the ball after it is deflected. Photos by Ali Levens Following a tough 67–69 loss on the road against the University of Portland, the Pepperdine Women’s Basketball team rebounded to defeat the University of the Pacific Tigers, 59–54. In an alternating game of runs, the Waves prevailed against their opponents with their leading scorer, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Snaps Three-Game Losing Streak by Overcoming Pacific and Saint Mary’s
Men’s Golf Cruises Through Fall Season, Starts Spring Season with a Victory
The Pepperdine Men's Golf team poses with their first-place trophy at the Southwestern Invitational. Photos courtesy of Roger Horne | Pepperdine Athletics After five top-five finishes in away tournaments during the fall season, Pepperdine Men's Golf started the spring season with a signature victory. Golfweek Magazine's national preseason poll ranked the team No. 2 in … [Read more...] about Men’s Golf Cruises Through Fall Season, Starts Spring Season with a Victory