If it wasn’t for his father’s dedication, second basemen junior Joe Sever may never have gotten as far in baseball as he has. During his Pepperdine career, Sever was ranked first among all West Coast Conference infielders with 58 double plays completed and 228 assists. He was also the Waves lone grand slam of 2011. For Sever, playing sports has been something that he has … [Read more...] about Sever’s success inspired by family
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Men's basketball wins last senior night home game
[youtube 9hQg5m2YOVQ] MALIBU, CALIF. — With four starters finishing in double figures, the men’s basketball team (9-18, 3-12) emerged victorious over Portland, 70-65, on Feb. 18. Senior Taylor Darby led the team with 17 points and six rebounds, freshman Jordan Baker followed close behind with 17 points and five rebounds, and senior Corbin Moore added a solid 10 points and … [Read more...] about Men's basketball wins last senior night home game
PGA TOUR features standout alumni
Some of the best golfers from all around the United States are now assembled in Pacific Palisades, Calif., for one of the biggest events in professional golf: the Northern Trust Open of the PGA TOUR that starts today. Among the competitors are two Pepperdine alumni Andy Walker and Jason Gore, who both played a part in Pepperdine’s NCAA Championship victory in 1997. As a 1998 … [Read more...] about PGA TOUR features standout alumni
Goodbye Mr. Capello, we won’t miss you
On Feb. 3, the English FA took a huge step in their fight against racism and stripped England captain John Terry (Terry has been accused of racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand) of his captaincy. Very soon after, Capello came out and publicly stated his disapproval of the FA’s decision. This was a huge mistake; matters such as these should be discussed privately. This … [Read more...] about Goodbye Mr. Capello, we won’t miss you
Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine rugby team has been known for being one of the oldest clubs in the University’s history. A four-year-starter and a current MBA student James Conole has lead the team to recent success. Yet, Conole isn’t all about hurdling, breaking tackles or racking up points for the Waves. There is more to this player than his fierce stature, his ability … [Read more...] about Conole embodies Waves’ Pride