Redshirt sophomore John Claude Marco attempts to block a penalty shot | Photo by Emily MortonIt was an intense game for water polo this weekend as Pepperdine beat the No. 5 seed UC Santa Barbara 17-10. The game was highlighted by redshirt senior Marko Asic's record-tying goal in the second quarter.The team celebrated senior day but also commemorated Vic Moguel, who was in … [Read more...] about Water Polo Defeats UCSB
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Water Polo Battles UCLA, Loses in Thriller
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics. It was clear the Waves would have their hands full with the No. 2 team in the country. UCLA was 5-0 coming into the game, and the team brought back six Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Americans from last season.Pepperdine’s start to the season has been phenomenal as well, going 9-2 in a top-heavy schedule. Before Saturday, … [Read more...] about Water Polo Battles UCLA, Loses in Thriller
Water Polo Falls to California at Home
Photos by Milan LoiaconoMen's Water Polo lost to No. 3 University of California Berkeley 11-13 on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves fell to 6-6 for the season, while the Golden Bears improved to 12-1.Pepperdine still has no wins at home this season, but their play against the third-ranked team in the nation showed their potential.“I think it’s an … [Read more...] about Water Polo Falls to California at Home
Water Polo Falls to Santa Barbara in Overtime
Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine Men's Water Polo team fell short at their home opener Thursday with a score of 16-14 after the second overtime period against UC Santa Barbara. Freshman Curtis Jarvis scored a season-high of five goals and senior Chris Dilworth, freshman Sean Ferrari and junior George Mooney, had two goals each. Following suit freshman Balazs Kosa, … [Read more...] about Water Polo Falls to Santa Barbara in Overtime