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Hot Shots: Damian Lillard’s Loyalty is Holding Back the Blazers

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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

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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

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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

Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring

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Imagine this. You’re in a group project for the final. Your professor has given you two of the smartest people in the class to complete the assignment. You think to yourself, “We’re going to cruise to an A.” Then, one of your peers says, “You know what, if it’s cool with you guys, I’m actually going to do half of the work.” At this point, you’re thinking, “That’s not fair. … [Read more...] about Hot Shots: Kyrie Irving’s Selfishness Will Cost Him Another Ring

Sports Love Letter: My Confession to Basketball

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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