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Pepperdine Golfers Respond in Tournament After Dream Season Cut Short

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Pepperdine senior Joey Vrzich celebrates his victory at the 109th California Amateur Championship at Torrey Pines Golf Club on Aug. 1. Vrzich was one of seven Waves to compete at the U.S. Amateur Tournament the following week and one of three to advance to match play in the U.S. Amateur. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsOne month after Pepperdine Men's Golf earned the No. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Golfers Respond in Tournament After Dream Season Cut Short

Teams Scramble to Practice Despite Fall Sports Postponement

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Junior cross country and track runner Key Pearson trains at home in Bainbridge Island, Wash. Pearson and many of her teammates continued to train in a socially distanced fashion while living off campus in Malibu. Photo courtesy of Key PearsonThe West Coast Conference fell in line with many other conferences Aug. 8, postponing the fall sports season due to COVID-19. This left … [Read more...] about Teams Scramble to Practice Despite Fall Sports Postponement

Coronavirus Crippling NCAA with Fall Sports Shutdown and Program Cuts

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Major football and basketball programs support much of the fabric of collegiate athletics' finances, which are currently under siege by COVID-19. Art by Leah Bae College athletic departments cut nearly 100 college sports programs due to financial reasons stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that started in March. Over two months later, dozens of programs from NCAA Division I, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Crippling NCAA with Fall Sports Shutdown and Program Cuts

Blank Banners: High School Programs Adjust to Spring Sports Cancellations

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Infographic by Austin HallThe California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) released a statement Friday confirming the cancellation of all high school spring sports. While the decision affects every one of the state's baseball, softball, lacrosse, men's volleyball, water polo and track and field teams, to name a few, some of the local high schools quickly adjusted to the changes … [Read more...] about Blank Banners: High School Programs Adjust to Spring Sports Cancellations

Pepperdine Goes Remote

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Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher On Tuesday, Pepperdine released that they would be suspending the Buenos Aires and London abroad programs due to Coronavirus. On Wednesday morning, the student body was notified that classes would be held remotely, and anyone who lived on campus must go home. In … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Goes Remote