Pep beats two-top five opponents Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor University of California, Irvine, certainly must have felt comfortable with a 2-1 lead heading into the bottom of the eighth inning. Irvine boasts one of the top pitchers in the nation in preseason All-American closer Blair Erickson. It is hard to capture Erickson’s dominance over every opponent he’s faced … [Read more...] about James Johnson pulls down his hat on the mound (Keith Novosel/Staff Photographer).
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Men’s Basketball: Waves win one in WCC tourney
Garrett WaitSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team finished its up and down season with yet another rollercoaster ride at the West Coast Conference Tournament on March 3 and 4. The Waves, who were seeded fifth, got a win against eighth-seeded Loyola Marymount University in the opening round, but lost to fourth-seeded University of San Diego in the second round to … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball: Waves win one in WCC tourney
TAKING IT ALL IN: Pepperdine baseball players talk outside of the dugout during a recent home game. (Photo courtasy of Keith Novosel/Staff photographer)
Waves take two wins in Texas NOAH GODWINAssistant Sports Editor The natural rivalry between Pepperdine and Tulane University may have begun because Pepperdine’s the Waves and Tulane’s the Green Wave. It has continued, however, because both programs continue to field competitive baseball teams. Pepperdine has established itself as one of the top programs in the country and … [Read more...] about TAKING IT ALL IN: Pepperdine baseball players talk outside of the dugout during a recent home game. (Photo courtasy of Keith Novosel/Staff photographer)
Hoop scoop: LMU’s lower standards will come back to bite them
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Yes, the Graphic has been on fire recently with staff editorials calling for civilized decency in the stands during sporting events. Yes, we’ve preached rationality over conflict with other schools’ fans and athletes. I even wrote a column describing and emphasizing calm, cool athletic support. Now forget everything we’ve ever said about that. Entering … [Read more...] about Hoop scoop: LMU’s lower standards will come back to bite them
Pepperdine splits on Bay Area trip
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team earned a much-needed win when they split on their road trip to the bay area this weekend. The Waves won a thriller in overtime against Santa Clara University but dropped a game to Saint Mary’s College. The Waves finish up their regular season Saturday night at home against local-rival Loyola Marymount … [Read more...] about Pepperdine splits on Bay Area trip