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Selection Sunday highlights the key figures at the big dance

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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

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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

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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

Young fans flock to the baseball field

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Photos by Sylvia Hartley Little League baseball is where almost every American ball player started and where they first developed their skills, ambitions and dreams. Pepperdine Athletics’ “Sundays at the Ballpark” initiative will give young baseball fans the opportunity to interact with the Waves baseball team and be a part of the excitement that accompanies a collegiate … [Read more...] about Young fans flock to the baseball field