[youtube rsvJHEe8mCQ] MALIBU, CALIF. — Coming off of an unsuccessful two game road trip, the women’s basketball team returned to the Firestone Fieldhouse looking to improve its 3-0 home winning streak. The Waves (11-10, 6-4) earned their 61-49 victory over No. 22-ranked BYU (20-4, 8-2) on Thursday, February 2nd. Even though the Cougars appeared significantly better on paper, … [Read more...] about Waves wash out No. 22-ranked BYU Cougars
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Superbowl stars battle again
It almost seems like deja vu, but the New York Giants and the New England Patriots are at it again. This Sunday they will face each other for the title of Super Bowl champions. The last time these two teams met in 2008, the Giants clinched the win, 17-14. The hardest part about the Super Bowl is not just getting there, but getting there with your team intact. Each of the teams … [Read more...] about Superbowl stars battle again
Men's tennis starts strong
The men’s tennis team continued its early success by winning Vanderbilt on Saturday, Jan 28. The Waves, (No. 12) defeated Commodores, ranked No. 36, in doubles as well as in singles matches. “We had worked very hard in the last year to be able to host the qualifying for the national indoors in Virginia,” junior Mousheg Hovhannisyan said. In doubles, junior Finn Tearney and … [Read more...] about Men's tennis starts strong
Joshua Taylor: striving to compete with the best
For many athletes it is a dream to become a member of a prestigious team and to play major tournaments. For the 6-foot-8 freshman Joshua Taylor, who has been a part of the U.S. Men’s Junior National Team, those dreams have become a reality. After he graduated from Punahou school, where he was a vital part of the men’s volleyball team, he moved from his native Hawaii to … [Read more...] about Joshua Taylor: striving to compete with the best
Willie tells all, history told
Celebrating his birthday on Saturday, Feb. 11, with the Junior Waves Club, Willie the Wave has come a long way since the founding of Pepperdine in 1937. 1) Willie hasn’t always been a Wave… Pepperdine first featured Roland the Wave in the Graphic in 1945. Since then, the mascot has transformed into everything from a live pelican to a “large jug of water” to — most recently — … [Read more...] about Willie tells all, history told