Art by Autumn Hardwick A familiar object sits in the corner of my room. The sunset orange colors stare back at me as I contemplate my decisions. The stress of schoolwork, among other things, has brought me to a breaking point. The answer is right there. So, I grab my basketball, lace my shoes and go to work. It doesn't matter whether it's on the concrete or on the … [Read more...] about Sports Love Letter: My Confession to Basketball
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Men’s Basketball Fails to Turn the Tide Against Portland Pilots, lose 82-63
Freshman forward Maxwell Lewis leaps over Portland's block at the Jan. 15, Men's Basketball game. Pepperdine fell to the visiting Portland Pilots 82-63. Photo by Brandon Rubsamen The Men's Basketball Team hoped to turn the tide and score a win against the Portland Pilots but were unable to gain headway and lost 82-63. In Pepperdine's last game against St. Mary's Jan. 13, the … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Fails to Turn the Tide Against Portland Pilots, lose 82-63
Men’s Basketball Drags Behind San Diego, Loses 72-62
Freshman guard Houston Mallette tips a rebound in an effort to keep the Waves possession of the ball during the WCC home opener Jan 10. The Waves and Toreros battled beneath the net to keep the ball in-bounds and in-play. Photo by Lucian Himes After losing their WCC opener Jan. 8 against Gonzaga (83-117), Pepperdine's Men's Basketball fought for a win against the University … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Drags Behind San Diego, Loses 72-62
Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Oh, how quickly they forget. It’s funny how time works, right? It feels like it wasn’t too long ago when the Golden State Warriors completed a dynasty for the ages, winning three championships in five years. Since the departure of current Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant, experts have quickly written off the Warriors, especially since Warriors guard Klay Thompson … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Warriors On Pace to Win the 2021-22 NBA Championship
Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
Art by Samantha MillerSo what's the big deal with American football? Like, what is everyone cheering for? While you may be able to see the quarterback throw a 40-yard pass to the wide receiver for a touchdown, there is simply too much to focus on when it comes to football. It's time for people to get over the hype, and realize football is the most unsatisfying sport to watch … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Football — I’ll Pass
