Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe No. 9 Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo Team suffered a tough 11-5 loss to the No. 2 USC Trojans this weekend. Junior attacker Marko Asic and sophomore center back Mate Toth each had two goals. Senior goalie Zach Rhodes had nine saves, bringing his season total up to 169. "USC is one of the hardest teams to play against," Asic said. … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo falls to USC
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Pepperdine Needs a Female Mascot
Art by Sybil ZhangPseudo-editor's note: We have informed Kyle Cajero that this article is a fireable offense.We need to talk about Willie the Wave.Now this isn't a conversation about his often-misunderstood public perception, his rocky past or (shudders) The Wave Rangers — in fact, Willie is actually admired outside of the Malibubble. Nor am I advocating for replacing … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Needs a Female Mascot
Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Photos courtesy of Lia ThomasSeveral Pepperdine athletic teams volunteered at Leo Carrillo State Beach this past weekend with Ride A Wave, an organization that strives to give physically, developmentally or economically challenged children a safe, fun-filled day at the beach. The Waves partnered with attendees and built sandcastles, boogie boarded, ran through obstacle courses … [Read more...] about Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Worldwide Waves: Ex-Hoopers Davis, Murray and Reyes Kick off Pro Seasons
Image by Kyle Cajero Although college basketball season doesn't start until November, three new ex-Pepperdine standouts tipped off their respective seasons in Europe. Four others played abroad last year. Pepperdine alumni Stacy Davis ('16), Lamond Murray, Jr. ('17) and Chris Reyes ('17) signed contracts to play overseas in France, Greece and Austria, respectively this … [Read more...] about Worldwide Waves: Ex-Hoopers Davis, Murray and Reyes Kick off Pro Seasons
Marko Asic represents USA at 2017 World University Games
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Men’s Water Polo star and Golden Coast Conference Player of the Year, Marko Asic, made a splash at this year’s World University Games. He, along with 12 other collegiate student-athletes, earned a 9th place finish for the United States in Taipei, Taiwan this past August.The World University Games, also known as … [Read more...] about Marko Asic represents USA at 2017 World University Games