Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe No. 9 Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo team came out strong in their first Golden Coast Conference game, topping seventh-ranked Long Beach State 10-5 for the Waves' first win against the 49ers in four years. Senior goalie Zack Rhodes acquired 17 saves, while junior attacker Marko Asic drained four goals, bringing his total this season … [Read more...] about Waves top Long Beach State in first game of conference play
Men’s Water Polo falls to USC
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe No. 9 Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo Team suffered a tough 11-5 loss to the No. 2 USC Trojans this weekend. Junior attacker Marko Asic and sophomore center back Mate Toth each had two goals. Senior goalie Zach Rhodes had nine saves, bringing his season total up to 169. "USC is one of the hardest teams to play against," Asic said. … [Read more...] about Men’s Water Polo falls to USC
Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Photos courtesy of Lia ThomasSeveral Pepperdine athletic teams volunteered at Leo Carrillo State Beach this past weekend with Ride A Wave, an organization that strives to give physically, developmentally or economically challenged children a safe, fun-filled day at the beach. The Waves partnered with attendees and built sandcastles, boogie boarded, ran through obstacle courses … [Read more...] about Waves Serve at Beach Day in Malibu
Marko Asic represents USA at 2017 World University Games
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Men’s Water Polo star and Golden Coast Conference Player of the Year, Marko Asic, made a splash at this year’s World University Games. He, along with 12 other collegiate student-athletes, earned a 9th place finish for the United States in Taipei, Taiwan this past August.The World University Games, also known as … [Read more...] about Marko Asic represents USA at 2017 World University Games
Undefeated: Men’s Water Polo Stays Hot Through Two-tournament Weekend
Photos courtesy of Lexie Wanninger This weekend the No. 8 ranked Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo team powered through 5 games, keeping their record at a clean 9-0. The Waves started the weekend in Malibu with the GCC vs. WWPA Challenge, defeating Loyola Marymount 12-4 and UC San Diego 12-9. They made their way to the Inland Empire Classic on Sunday in Redlands, California, … [Read more...] about Undefeated: Men’s Water Polo Stays Hot Through Two-tournament Weekend
