Photo by Marisa PadillaThe winningest team at Pepperdine is gearing up for the post-season, and who they are might just surprise you. The men’s rugby team finished out their season with a flawless 8-0 record, dominating the competition on their way to the Pacific Coast Cup, to be played this weekend at Cal-Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California on March 22 and 23. The … [Read more...] about Rugby rides 8-0 season straight to the Pacific Coast Cup
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Volleyball on the road to Nationals
Photo by Connor ShewmakeIt’s about a month away from finals, which I’m sure many Pepperdine Waves are dreading and anticipating in equal measure. But the end of the semester is an even more special culminating moment for the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team. On April 19, the Waves will play in the first round of playoffs together with the other seven teams at … [Read more...] about Volleyball on the road to Nationals
Selection Sunday highlights the key figures at the big dance
Photo Courtesy of www.ncaa.com Oh, March Madness. The time of year when every single eyeball of every single sports fan across the country falls upon three glorious weeks in March. This tournament not only tests the skill of these basketball teams, but their mental and physical toughness. It will push players to the brink of exhaustion while their emotion levels seesaw … [Read more...] about Selection Sunday highlights the key figures at the big dance
Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific
Photos by Arin DeGroff On Friday, the men’s baseball team will take on the Broncos of Santa Clara University with the sole goal of getting back on their feet. After snapping a strong six-game winning streak that included a 10-4 rout of the USC Trojans, the Waves had been struggling to play consistent ball until this Tuesday’s 6-0 win over UC Irvine. Both the Waves and … [Read more...] about Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific
The three sides of Willie the Wave
Photo by Marisa Padilla The title of collegiate mascot comes with great responsibility. It is an honor suited only for those with the highest caliber of school-spirit. Pepperdine’s own Willie the Wave is no exception. As the No. 1 fan, Willie is a beacon of enthusiasm and passion on and off the sideline. Mascots unify students and provide a symbol for fans watch. Although … [Read more...] about The three sides of Willie the Wave
