Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. Major League Baseball has had a stigma surrounding it for a while now — baseball is boring.A quick google search of “baseball is boring” will bring up countless articles about how baseball games are long and players are encouraged not to celebrate. But, there is one baseball … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: 2023 WBC Brings Levels of Excitement Missing from Current Baseball
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Ryan Johnson Shines in His Final Season at Pepperdine
Senior catcher and infielder Ryan Johnson steals second base Feb. 19, at Eddy D. Field. Johnson had a perfect batting average Feb. 19. Photo by Ashley PaulsenPepperdine Baseball went 24-26 in the 2022 season, but players and coaches said the Waves expect to be more competitive in 2023 due to the impact of newcomers and development of returning players.Amidst the development of … [Read more...] about Ryan Johnson Shines in His Final Season at Pepperdine
Photo Gallery: Men’s Tennis Match Declared No Contest
Graduate Students Daniel De Jonge (in back) and Tim Zeitvogel (in front) attempt to continue a rally March 11, at Ralphs-Straus Tennis Pavilion. Oklahoma defeated them 6-4 before the other matches were called. Photos by Brandon RubsamenDue to inclement weather, the Men's Tennis match at Ralphs-Straus Tennis Pavilion was called no contest. There were worries over Oklahoma's … [Read more...] about Photo Gallery: Men’s Tennis Match Declared No Contest
Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Daemon for Fourth Straight Victory
Redshirt junior opposite hitter Jacob Steele goes for a kill against Daemon on March 17, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine swept Daemon 3-0. Photos by Mercer Greene No. 7 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball swept Daemon University Wildcat’s 3-0 March 17, at Firestone Fieldhouse. This is the Waves' fourth win in a row and puts them at 14-8 on the season. The Waves won the first set … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Sweeps Daemon for Fourth Straight Victory
Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling Steps Down
Former Pepperdine Women's Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling runs to the court on Firestone Fieldhouse during Blue and Orange Madness in 2019. Dowling stepped down for personal reasons, Assistant Coach Brian Rosario said. File photo by the Graphic in 2019 Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling stepped down, Pepperdine Athletics announced in a press … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Head Coach Kristen Dowling Steps Down