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Men’s Basketball Falls in Overtime to Northern Colorado

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Pepperdine Men’s Basketball fell 88-81 to the University of Northern Colorado Bears in an overtime battle Nov. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves moved to 2-2 on the season, falling to 11th in the West Coast Conference standings, according to ESPN. “We got to execute much better,” Head Coach Ed Schilling said. “That’s the biggest thing.” Pepperdine’s starting lineup … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls in Overtime to Northern Colorado

Women’s Basketball Beats Cal State Fullerton to Kick Off the 2025-26 Season

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Pepperdine's bench hyping up their teammates against Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 4 in Titan Gym. The Waves start the season undefeated. Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine Women's Basketball traveled south to start regular season play at Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 4. The Waves outscored the Titans 84-70 in the season opener.This is Pepperdine's second year in a … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Beats Cal State Fullerton to Kick Off the 2025-26 Season

Waves Rally Past Life Pacific to Open Season 1-0

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Sophomore forward/center Danilo Dozic jumps for the opening tip-off against the Life Pacific center Nov. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Dozic won the jump ball, giving Pepperdine the first possession of the night. Photos by Ava WaltonPepperdine Men’s Basketball opened their 2025-26 season with an 88-80 win over Life Pacific University on Nov. 3 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The … [Read more...] about Waves Rally Past Life Pacific to Open Season 1-0

Waves of Change: Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Prepares for a Defining Season

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Freshman guard Anto Balian (left), sophomore guard Styles Phipps (middle) and redshirt sophomore forward Pavle Stošic (right) playing against each other during practice Oct. 21 in Firestone Fieldhouse. The season begins Nov. 3 in Firestone Fieldhouse against Life Pacific. Photos by Ava WaltonWith the 2025-26 season officially underway, the Pepperdine Men's Basketball team … [Read more...] about Waves of Change: Pepperdine’s Men’s Basketball Prepares for a Defining Season

New Waves Hit Malibu for Women’s Basketball

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Junior forward Shorna Preston high-fives her teammates during Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 3. Preston is one of seven international players joining the Waves this year. Photos by Melissa HoustonA new wave of Women’s Basketball has hit Malibu – literally. Pepperdine’s team consists of all brand new players, with 12 fresh faces … [Read more...] about New Waves Hit Malibu for Women’s Basketball