If it was not clear before, it is certainly clear now. LeBron James has been dominating the NBA for as long as most undergraduate students at Pepperdine have been alive. Entering his 21st NBA season, the fans still expect nothing less than James leading the Lakers to another championship. Never in history has a player in their 21st season been expected to carry such a … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: NBA Season Solidifies LeBron James as the GOAT
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Meg Brown Continues to Lead Team with High Energy
Leadership, enthusiasm, skill and work ethic. Those are the words teammates and coaches of Meg Brown, Pepperdine Women's Indoor volleyball senior middle blocker, said have led her to dominating the court since her freshman season. Brown has been a key member of the women’s indoor volleyball team the past few years, earning All-WCC First Team honors twice, according to … [Read more...] about Meg Brown Continues to Lead Team with High Energy
Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
Jesse Smith is the only Pepperdine graduate to appear in five Olympic games, doing so in every rendition from 2004 through 2020, according to Pepperdine Athletics. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing games and has served as captain of the U.S.A. water polo team since 2017 before stepping into a high school coaching role in 2021, according to The Coronado Times. Former coaches … [Read more...] about Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
The annual celebration of Blue and Orange Madness took over Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 6.The night began as Pepperdine PA announcer Asher Low rallied the crowd to welcome the men's and women’s basketball teams to the floor. The festivities included a "shooting stars" challenge, half-court shots for tuition, a brand-new three-on-three scrimmage, a dunk contest and … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
Pepperdine Hosts 2023 WCC Cross Country Championship
Pepperdine Cross Country hosted the 2023 West Conference Conference Championship meet Oct. 28, at Alumni Park. The women’s team ran first and finished in seventh place, while the men’s team followed and finished in sixth. Senior Johnathan Flint was the No. 1 runner for the men’s team coming in 25th place with a time of 25:49.6. On the women’s side, freshman Lizzy Crawford … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Hosts 2023 WCC Cross Country Championship
