Pepperdine Women's Tennis surpassed Arizona 4-1 Jan. 25 at the Ralphs-Stratus Tennis Center.Sophomore tennis player Vivian Yang started the singles matches with a win in two sets, both of 6-1. Yang is one of two returners this season along with senior tennis player Savannah Broadus.The new freshmen also got a head start on Arizona as tennis players Alexia Harmon and Anastasiia … [Read more...] about Photo Spread: Women’s Tennis Defeats Arizona to Advance to ITA National Team Indoor Championships
Athletics
Athletes Pick Up Their Pace with Energy Drinks
Pushing through a three-hour practice and one-hour lift on a Monday after cramming for an exam the night before has proven difficult or even dangerous for some athletes. However, Pepperdine student-athletes have found a way to keep their energy high even when they are not completely rested. Energy drinks like Celsius, Monster or Reign provide a heavier kick than the average … [Read more...] about Athletes Pick Up Their Pace with Energy Drinks
Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
As Thanksgiving break came to a close, Pepperdine Women's Basketball traveled to the Walter Pyramid on Dec. 1 to face California State University, Long Beach. The Waves and the Beach were neck and neck until the final quarter of play, but Pepperdine ultimately fell to Long Beach State in a 61-68 loss.The Waves were on a three game win streak after consecutive victories over … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
Letter from the Editor: Embrace the Change
As a religious follower of baseball, there was one man who I never wanted to see making headlines — MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. My issue with Manfred was how it seemed like every year, he wanted to change something about the game I loved. Since becoming commissioner in 2015, Manfred has implemented a handful of rule changes, added a lottery system to the draft, expanded … [Read more...] about Letter from the Editor: Embrace the Change
The Impact of Travel: How Division I Athletes Cope
If the stress of balancing academics and high-level athletics wasn’t enough, Division I athletes must also factor travel commitments into their schedules. Travel can exhaust athletes while pushing them behind in school, but it can also help bond a team together as a family, multiple Pepperdine athletes said. “I always say traveling impacts our schedule very heavily,” said … [Read more...] about The Impact of Travel: How Division I Athletes Cope
