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Women’s Basketball Find Success in Historic Start

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Junior forward Shorna Preston high-fives two teammates at Blue and Orange Madness in Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 3. Preston has recorded six double-doubles on the season so far. Photos by Melissa HoustonHigh tides occur at the start of every day when the sun begins to rise, according to Surf Forecast. As the day starts, the ocean’s waves get stronger and reach further on … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Find Success in Historic Start

Men’s Basketball Falls in Back and Forth Battle with Long Beach State

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Sophomore guard Styles Phipps looks to make a drive toward the basket in a game against Long Beach State in the LBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid on Dec. 18. Phipps was the game's leading scorer with 25 points. Photos courtesy of Rasheed Riveroll CastilloPepperdine Men’s Basketball traveled down the coast to face California State University, Long Beach in the LBS … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls in Back and Forth Battle with Long Beach State

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