Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. One moment, I was on the edge of my seat watching then Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez step up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth with two outs and runners on second and third. The next moment, my cousin and I leaped into the air as Vazquez — an unlikely hero — hit a walk-off home run to win the … [Read more...] about Hots Shots: Understand the Greatness of Baseball
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Women’s Beach Volleyball Looks to Bring Back WCC Title
Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball started its 13th season with the Pepperdine Challenge on Feb. 24, at the Marie Canyon Courts. After coming close to a conference title the past couple seasons, members of the team said, through their more developed roster and strong team chemistry, they are ready to bring back the WCC title to Pepperdine for the first time since … [Read more...] about Women’s Beach Volleyball Looks to Bring Back WCC Title
Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball Dominates Against Portland 91–70
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball (11-17) beat Portland (9-19) on Feb. 17, at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves' biggest scorers of the night were junior guard Michael Ajayi with 26 points and sophomore forward Javon Porter with 18. While they ended up losing to Pepperdine, Portland also had a leading scorer hit the 20s with senior forward Tyler Robertson scoring 23 … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Men’s Basketball Dominates Against Portland 91–70
Pepperdine Baseball’s Defensive Mishaps and Untimely Hitting Result in 9-4 Loss to Utah
Pepperdine Baseball fell to the University of Utah Utes 9-4 Feb. 17, at Eddy D. Field Stadium. The Waves are now 1-2 on the young season. The final line score for the game was Utah with nine runs, 11 hits, one error and six men left on base, while Pepperdine had four runs, seven hits, two errors and five men left on base. “We got going a little too late offensively,” … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball’s Defensive Mishaps and Untimely Hitting Result in 9-4 Loss to Utah
Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins
The Pepperdine Baseball season begins with a doubleheader Feb. 16. The Waves will play against the California Baptist Lancers and the University of Utah, both at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Following opening day, the Waves will play Utah again at home Feb. 17, before facing Cal Baptist and Utah in Riverside, CA. Pepperdine will then return to Malibu for a game against UC Santa … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Season Begins