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)
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Lacrosse team hits national rankings
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
Light up baseball stadium
JANE LEESports Editor For just a minute I’d like to bring you back to the good ol’ days of preschool. Unfortunately, I cannot say it’s nap time, but I’ve got the next best thing — story time. On May 24, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a gold telegraph key while sitting at his desk in the White House. This was not just any ordinary key, however. What happened next … [Read more...] about Light up baseball stadium
UCLA defeats Pep; Waves caught in rare losing streak
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor It is not easy to get momentum back once it is lost. The Pepperdine men’s tennis team broke its seven-game winning streak when it lost to No.-1 Georgia during the National Team Indoors in Chicago two weeks ago. Since then, the Waves have been away from a victory. This past week, Pepperdine played against three top-ranked teams —No.-3 … [Read more...] about UCLA defeats Pep; Waves caught in rare losing streak
First home meet ever treats track team well
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant In only its second year of existence at Pepperdine, the women’s track team is still establishing itself as a reputable franchise, one small step at a time. But on Saturday, one giant leap was made, as the team had their first home meet, the West Coast Track Challenge. “It was definitely a rush,” said Maria Llacuna, freshman sprinter/hurdler for the … [Read more...] about First home meet ever treats track team well