Sports

It is hard to miss Jade McNorton on the basketball court. The 6-foot-3-inch center from Boise, Idaho. is the tallest player on the Pepperdine women's basketball team and is notorious for blocking shots and making free throws. McNorton is an integral part of the Waves' defense, but it hasn’t come easy. Her freshman year was spent watching her teammates from the bench as … [Read more...] about Jade McNorton proves pivotal on and off the court

A typical athlete’s schedule is tough, but repetitive: sleep, eat, practice, study, more practice, and then the cycle begins again. Within the eight hours automatically reserved for practice in the off-season, and the 15-20 hours required from a typical athlete in their regular season, it is hard to imagine having time for anything else. But meet Pepperdine senior LeeAndrea … [Read more...] about Athlete LeeAndrea Morton excels in cross country and beyond

Fact Box: Kim Hill - Height: 6’ 4” - Volleyball Experience: 10 years - Position: Middle Blocker - Hometown: Portland, Oregon - Favorite Memory: beating UCLA For most Pepperdine students, Italy, Germany and France are possible international program destinations. For volleyball player senior Kim Hill, however, they are possible future career destinations. “I hope to play … [Read more...] about Senior Kim Hill pursues volleyball career overseas

Team chemistry and unity is not the first thing that normally comes to mind when discussing golf. But don’t tell that to the Pepperdine women’s golf team. Senior Kaitlin Drolson is the only upperclassmen on a team filled with sophomores and freshmen. Instead of using that as an excuse to be in rebuilding mode, Drolson has taken on the leadership role and soared. “Kaitlin is … [Read more...] about Women's golf team united by positive outlook

FIRESTONE FIELDHOUSE, DEC. 3 — Men’s basketball (5-3) followed suit after the women’s basketball team’s close win over Cal State Northridge, leading the Waves to a 73-67 victory over Hawaii. The highlight momentum swing of the game was when referees called an over the back foul on Hawaii junior Vander Joaquim, which led to ejecting Joaquim from the game. Following the … [Read more...] about Men's basketball team defeats Hawaii Warriors