Transparency Item: The views expressed in this article are the opinions of the writer. From 2013 to 2020, the Los Angeles Dodgers were NL West Division Champions, losing the title in 2021 to the unexpectedly scrappy San Francisco Giants by one game. They quickly reclaimed the title in 2022 and are this season's favorites to land the 2023 National League … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Analyzing the Los Angeles Dodgers —The Model Organization in the MLB
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Pepperdine and Michigan Draw in Waves’ Second Game
Women’s Soccer scored two goals in a 2-2 draw against the University of Michigan at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Saturday, Aug. 19. The Waves are 0-0-2 after two draws early on in the season.The team has a theme they're taking inspiration from for the 2023 season, said Sophomore midfielder Tatum Wynalda."It's Semper Fi, which means always faithful," Wynalda said. "We're … [Read more...] about Pepperdine and Michigan Draw in Waves’ Second Game
Women’s Soccer Ties Battle of Attrition with No. 18 Georgetown
Pepperdine Women's Soccer tied the no. 18 Georgetown Hoyas at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Aug. 17, with a final score of 1-1. Without a cloud in sight, the California sun beat down on the field in 80-degree weather. The relatively young Waves faced off against the older, more experienced Hoyas. Last year, the Hoyas made it to the second round of the NCAA Women's Soccer … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Ties Battle of Attrition with No. 18 Georgetown
Pepperdine Welcomes Large Influx of Transfer Student Athletes to Start the New Year
As the 2023-2024 school year begins, Pepperdine will welcome a total of 37 transfer student-athletes across all sports, Associate Director of Athletics Amanda Kurtz wrote in an Aug 9, email to the Graphic. For multiple teams, such as Women’s Basketball and baseball, these numbers are much higher than in previous years. The experience of transfer student-athletes is a valuable … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Large Influx of Transfer Student Athletes to Start the New Year
Waves Baseball Looks Toward Professional Careers
If a person walked down the steps to Eddy D. Field Stadium on any given day during the ‘23 spring season, they’d see roughly three out of four Waves strike out, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Every so often, though, somebody makes contact.This summer, the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers drafted former senior catching utility Ryan Johnson and former junior … [Read more...] about Waves Baseball Looks Toward Professional Careers