Photo courtesy of Stephen WandzuraThe Waves Baseball team got their first bite of WCC conference play in Stockton this weekend, and it didn't leave a pleasant aftertaste. Pepperdine lost two out of three games to the Pacific Tigers, splitting a doubleheader on March 25 — winning the first match, 7-6, losing the second, 11-5 — and struggled in the final game the next … [Read more...] about Baseball Finds Silver Lining in Losing Weekend
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Gonzaga Exorcises Demons, Silences Haters to Make the Final Four
Image by Kyle Cajero (Extremely Kendrick Lamar voice) It's happening. The Gonzaga Bulldogs snapped the West Coast Conference's 60-year Final Four drought with a resounding 83-59 win over 11-seeded Xavier on Saturday. For the first time in Head Coach Mark Few's career, his Bulldogs have gotten over the hump. Gonzaga finally made it to the biggest stage in college … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Exorcises Demons, Silences Haters to Make the Final Four
Luisa Stefani Sets Goals High in her Sophomore Season
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics/Jeff GoldenLuisa Stefani finished her freshman campaign at Pepperdine in record-setting fashion, becoming the first wave to ever earn ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Rookie of the Year. Her sophomore season has continued with some of that same dominance and with added expectations.Stefani is currently ranked #6 in the nation for … [Read more...] about Luisa Stefani Sets Goals High in her Sophomore Season
Pitch You Guessed It
Photo by Arthur PuuPepperdine swept Grand Canyon University at home to move over .500 after capturing wins on Friday 1-0 and Sunday afternoon 7-2. The Waves starting pitching was outstanding over the weekend, as the starters threw 24.0 innings of work. “It’s important for us to keep this momentum going as we roll into West Coast Conference play,” Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pitch You Guessed It
Pepperdine Athletics Gets Creative To Raise Funds
Photo courtesy of Jackson HoganPepperdine’s athletic facilities, such as the ocean-facing Eddy D. Field Stadium and the recently remodeled Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool, are gorgeous. The student-athletes always have up-to-date, functional uniforms and a fully stocked weight training center. Most of the teams often take trips for competitions, occasionally even … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Gets Creative To Raise Funds