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DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer The shot clock was spent and so were the Pepperdine fans, but the Waves controlled the clock and came out on top. The Waves used every second of their possesions to slow the game down to disrupt the Portland Pilots in an exciting, yet challenging 50-48 overtime victory in the first round of the West Coast Conference tournament at the University of San … [Read more...] about Waves Top Portland Pilots in Overtime

DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer The men's basketball team once again lost a close contest to the USD Toreros on Saturday night, 77-73. The Waves gave an excellent first-half performance, executing interim coach Eric Bridgeland's offense perfectly. They led at 38-37 at half, but the Toreros shot 65.4 percent in the second-half and Brandon and Trumaine Johnson (no relation) scored 22 and … [Read more...] about Waves drop close one to USD

TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Senior guard Daphanie Kennedy led the Pepperdine women’s basketball team as it snapped an 11-game road losing streak with a 71-64 victory over conference rival St. Mary’s on Saturday. The win was the first by the Waves (7-17, 2-9 WCC) on the road since Dec. 4 in Washington and also ended a seven-game overall skid. On Saturday, St. Mary’s (12-14, … [Read more...] about Women earn first road win since December

TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant When people see junior Jessica Ross of the women’s basketball team, they may think of the dependable guard who has been in the starting lineup all 24 games so far this season. They may think of the athlete who led the Waves in three-pointers (41) and minutes per game (30) last season as a sophomore. But those who truly know Ross see the young woman … [Read more...] about Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court

TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine swimming and diving team made school history last week at the PCSC Championships, placing second with a score of 1166, the highest point total in team history.     Senior Ali McLeod’s performance earned her the honor of PCSC Swimmer of the Year, and she was also the only swimmer at the meet to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Loyola … [Read more...] about Women earn best finish in history