Photos by Kyle Cajero My first memory of watching the West Coast Conference Tournament occurred two years ago during spring break. Even though my freshman house won an all-expenses paid trip to Las Vegas to see Pepperdine play in the conference tournament, I was unable to join my freshman house because I had a track meet at UNLV. Graciously, my coach decided to take the team … [Read more...] about We Went There: Hoops Heaven, or Las Vegas?
We Went There: The Curtain Falls in Vegas
Photo by Kyle Cajero LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — Senior forward Lamond Murray Jr. scored a career-high 41 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, but his jaw-dropping effort wasn't enough to avoid a loss. The Waves closed out their season with a 89-84 loss against the Pacific Tigers in the West Coast Conference Tournament. Even though the senior could have reflected on his last (and, … [Read more...] about We Went There: The Curtain Falls in Vegas
Three-Man Weave: Lights Out, Words Gone
Photos by Milan Loiacono Sometimes, you’ve gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic’s “Three-Man Weave” series, writers Kyle Cajero, Jackson Hogan and Arthur Puu share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball team. This week’s edition covers Pepperdine’s final two home games. maLibu — Kyle Cajero Of the two games last … [Read more...] about Three-Man Weave: Lights Out, Words Gone
Don’t Wish It Away
Graphic by Nate BartonOne of my most vivid memories of freshman year was the ceiling in Miller A4.Not the mixtape I made for the 90-minute flight from Tucson to LAX. Not the breathless week of NSO. Not taking Cross-Country team pictures at Zuma Beach and realizing I was finally a Division I athlete. Not the cringeworthy speeches I struggled to give in COM 180. Not the … [Read more...] about Don’t Wish It Away
We Went There: I Went to LMU’s Homecoming and All I Got Was a T-Shirt and a Free Slice of Pizza
Photos by Kyle Cajero Stop me if this sounds familiar. The injury-riddled Pepperdine Waves played on the road against a beatable WCC opponent last weekend, but they couldn't play perimeter defense and find their rhythm on offense, which led to a 82-61 loss against LMU on Feb 18. Senior guard Lamond Murray Jr. led all Waves players with 19 points, and freshman forward … [Read more...] about We Went There: I Went to LMU’s Homecoming and All I Got Was a T-Shirt and a Free Slice of Pizza
