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DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant The departure of Adam Morrison to the NBA and the indefinite suspension of star forward Josh Heytvelt left reigning West Coast Conference champion Gonzaga with big holes to fill in their quest to defend their title. However, with the help of Pepperdine’s victory Monday night, the Bulldogs sealed their seventh consecutive conference title. After … [Read more...] about Waves top Santa Clara in OT

SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After capturing its first victory of the season at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge on Feb. 14, the No.-3 Pepperdine women’s golf team struggled in neighbor state Arizona, tying for 5th at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational on Tuesday. The Waves finished with a 54-hole score of 45-over par 897 to tie New Mexico for fifth, 29 shots … [Read more...] about Women struggle in Arizona

JANE LEESports Editor Senior guard Chase Griffin sits outside Firestone Fieldhouse, the place he’s called home for the past five years. “How can you beat that view?” he says, looking out toward the ocean on a chilly afternoon. Griffin can’t believe his playing days in the Fieldhouse are over, but he said when it finally sinks in, “it will be sad, but I’ll think back to what a … [Read more...] about Love and basketball, one and the same

In memory Former Pepperdine and NBA great Dennis Johnson died Feb. 22 after collapsing at the end of his developmental team’s practice. He was 52. Johnson helped the Waves to a 22-6 record and NCAA Tournament appearance as they advanced to the second round in the 1975-76 season. Johnson averaged 15.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game en route to being named … [Read more...] about Dennis Johnson (1954-2007)

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Coming from a successful two-game win this weekend in Northern California against Sonoma State 16-5 and Sacramento State 17-1, the Women’s Lacrosse team is looking forward to hosting the Four Points by Sheraton LAX tournament when school reconvenes after a much-needed spring vacation. Beginning their Northern California victory Saturday against … [Read more...] about Lacrosse team hits national rankings