Photos by Alysha Tsuji Senior Brendan Lane posted a monumental 26 points and 17 rebounds to carry his team to a 70-61 victory the last time the Waves and Broncos met on Jan. 2. This time around, the roles reversed. Santa Clara’s freshman Jared Brownridge dropped 38 points, trumping Pepperdine 86-78 on Saturday, March 1, in Firestone Fieldhouse. The loss set the Waves at 15-15 … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball finishes four shots short of a win over Broncos
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Rodman’s diplomacy hits hardwood in Pyongyang
Art by Sacha Irick Doug Christie is one the most notable Waves to grace the hardwood, playing three incredible seasons of basketball at Pepperdine from 1990 to 1992, leading the Waves to two NCAA tournament appearances and being named the WCC player of the year twice. Christie scored 1,392 career points and recorded 395 assists to lead the school in scoring, assists and … [Read more...] about Rodman’s diplomacy hits hardwood in Pyongyang
Kalmbach plays big as men’s volleyball continues hot streak
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Opposite side hitter senior Parker Kalmbach scored his first ever triple-double as Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team defeated USC on the road 3-1 on Jan. 16. Kalmbach was able to secure the triple-double with a block on USC freshman Lucas Yoder in the final set, finishing the night with 11 kills, 10 blocks and a career-high 13 digs. … [Read more...] about Kalmbach plays big as men’s volleyball continues hot streak
Men’s basketball secures bounce back win against Portland
Photo by Sarah Malone After losing a chance to take the first place spot in the WCC on Jan. 16 against Gonzaga, Pepperdine's men's basketball looked to bounce back against the conference rival Portland Pilots on Saturday night. Pepperdine was able to secure the win with a strong defensive second period, finishing 76-65 and improving the Waves record to 12-8 for the … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball secures bounce back win against Portland
Men’s basketball falls to WCC powerhouse, Gonzaga
Photo by Marisa Padilla With first place in the WCC at stake and a full student section cheering them on, the Pepperdine men's basketball team (4-3) jumped on Gonzaga (5-1) early to secure a 14-12 lead with 11:21 left on the clock. However, the Bulldogs' experience coupled with their defensive intensity, trumped the Waves at the buzzer, 70-53, on Thursday, Jan. 16. Prior to … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball falls to WCC powerhouse, Gonzaga