Oh, how quickly they forget. It’s funny how time works, right? It feels like it wasn’t too long ago when the Golden State Warriors completed a dynasty for the ages, winning three championships in five years. Since the departure of current Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, experts have quickly written off the Warriors, especially since Warriors guard Klay Thompson … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Women’s Basketball Falls to UC Santa Barbara
Senior guard Cheyenne Givens dribbles off the screen set by redshirt junior forward Becky Obinma versus UC Santa Barbara. The Waves would finish 2-2 on the home stand. Photos by Brandon RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Basketball (3-5) lost to UC Santa Barbara (2-3) on Nov. 20, by a score of 74-63. Sophomore forward Jane Nwaba and senior guard Cheyenne Givens contributed with … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to UC Santa Barbara
Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Fans filled the seats at Firestone Fieldhouse for Blue and Orange Madness on Oct. 8. Fans had to wear a wristband indicating they had provided proof of vaccination or had tested negative for COVID-19 prior to the event. Photo courtesy of Denver Patterson Pepperdine student-athletes have finally had a full season with fewer COVID-19 restrictions. After a strange 2020-2021 … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Student-Athletes Eager for a Full Season
Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener
Graduate forward Keith Fisher III fights for the rebound versus Idaho State. Fisher is one of the eight new players on the roster. Photos by Dane BruhahnPepperdine Men’s Basketball (2-3) defeated Idaho State (1-3) by a score of 65-60 on Nov. 13 in their home opener.After losing their regular season opener to Rice University on Nov. 8, Pepperdine looked to bounce back and … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Triumphs Over Idaho State in Home Opener
Women’s Basketball Defeats CSU LA in Exhibition Game
Redshirt junior Jayla Ruffus-Milner attacks the basket during the game against CSU Los Angeles on Nov. 5. Ruffus-Milner finished the game with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Photos by Brandon RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Basketball defeated CSU Los Angeles on Nov. 5 by a final score of 66-41 in their lone exhibition game of the season. After a disappointing 2020-2021 season that … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Defeats CSU LA in Exhibition Game