Pepperdine volleyball players celebrate their win in the first set against Lewis in Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 28. The Waves collected a 3-0 sweep in this match after a crushing first loss of the season. Photo by Mary Elisabeth The Pepperdine community exchanged their blue light glasses for spirit wear as the return to in-person classes brought about the return of athletic … [Read more...] about 2021-2022 Athletic Season: Bouncing Back
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Opinion: PGM Picks March Madness Final Fours
Art by Samantha TorreIt’s March and I’m mad.Schoolwork is piling up. The weather is either too hot or too cold. To top it all off, my March Madness bracket is hopelessly, irredeemably busted.The 2022 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women's Basketball tournaments kicked off March 15 and 16, respectively. These two annual tournaments put the best 68 teams in college … [Read more...] about Opinion: PGM Picks March Madness Final Fours
Hot Shots: Damian Lillard’s Loyalty is Holding Back the Blazers
You know that meme where it shows a funny face with the caption “Stop giving me your toughest battles,” and the other picture saying, “You are my best solider”?There’s a hilarious alteration where Portland Trailblazers guard Damian Lillard says, “Thank you for giving me your toughest battles. I love the grind!” and the other picture … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Damian Lillard’s Loyalty is Holding Back the Blazers
Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
Junior forward Jan Zidek takes a contested shot from the three-point line Feb. 24. The Waves lost to the Broncos 89-73. Photos by Ryan Bough Pepperdine Men's Basketball (7-21) lost their fifth straight conference game to Santa Clara University (19-10) on Feb. 24 with a score of 89-73. The Waves came off of a nail-biting loss to Portland going into the matchup. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
Santa Clara Outfights Pepperdine Women’s Basketball in 63-54 Loss
Freshman guard Ally Stedman reaches for a layup during the Waves' 63-54 loss to Santa Clara at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. Stedman led the Waves with 19 points during the match. Photos by Brandon RubsamenWomen’s Basketball struggled to keep up with a spirited Santa Clara team, as the Broncos defeated the Waves 63-54 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 17. This was the … [Read more...] about Santa Clara Outfights Pepperdine Women’s Basketball in 63-54 Loss