Redshirt sophomore John Claude Marco attempts to block a penalty shot | Photo by Emily MortonIt was an intense game for water polo this weekend as Pepperdine beat the No. 5 seed UC Santa Barbara 17-10. The game was highlighted by redshirt senior Marko Asic's record-tying goal in the second quarter.The team celebrated senior day but also commemorated Vic Moguel, who was in … [Read more...] about Water Polo Defeats UCSB
Balazs Kosa
Waves Fight Against the Trojans, Triumph in a Close Victory
Photos by Jeff GoldenIn a back-and-forth scoring game Saturday in Malibu, No. 6 Pepperdine overcame No. 4 USC in a 13-12 match, beating the Trojans for the first time since 2005. USC started off hot, beginning with a 3-0 goal streak with help from sophomore goalie Nic Porter. Trojans had a tight defense, forcing the Waves to make more long shots and passes so as to adapt to the … [Read more...] about Waves Fight Against the Trojans, Triumph in a Close Victory
Water Polo Battles UCLA, Loses in Thriller
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics. It was clear the Waves would have their hands full with the No. 2 team in the country. UCLA was 5-0 coming into the game, and the team brought back six Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Americans from last season.Pepperdine’s start to the season has been phenomenal as well, going 9-2 in a top-heavy schedule. Before Saturday, … [Read more...] about Water Polo Battles UCLA, Loses in Thriller
Water Polo Gets Off to Scorching Start
File photo of Pepperdine Men's Water Polo Pepperdine Men's Water Polo is picking up where they left last season. With their terrific 2018 recruiting class already making strides in their sophomore seasons, three fifth-year seniors and a favorable schedule, Pepperdine could make a strong postseason push once again. It's been 22 years since Pepperdine won an NCAA title in … [Read more...] about Water Polo Gets Off to Scorching Start
Water Polo Lose a Nail-Biter to Pacific,12-13
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe No. 7 Pepperdine Men's Water Polo team lost a tough battle to No. 5 Pacific, 12-13, Saturday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. Freshman attacker Balazs Kosa counted up seven goals in the game. Junior center back Mate Toth scored three goals and freshmen Curtis Jarvis and Sean Ferrari scored a goal apiece.The Waves commemorated the two … [Read more...] about Water Polo Lose a Nail-Biter to Pacific,12-13