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Both Basketball Teams Reach WCC Semifinals for First Time Since 2004

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Photos Courtesy of Roger Horne With talented young rosters, big-name head coaches and now notable runs in the conference tournament, both Pepperdine Basketball programs have newfound optimism after struggling for the better part of this decade. Both programs reached the semifinals of the West Coast Conference (WCC) Championships tournament March 7-11 for the first time in … [Read more...] about Both Basketball Teams Reach WCC Semifinals for First Time Since 2004

Men’s Basketball Ends Regular Season with Home Win Over Portland

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Photo by Arthur Puu Pepperdine Men's Basketball snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 75-64 home win over Portland on Saturday, Feb. 24. Sophomore forward Kameron Edwards finished the night with 22 points, including a career-high five three pointers, with nine rebounds. "It's great to finish the season off with a much-needed win," Edwards said. "We came out in the … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Ends Regular Season with Home Win Over Portland

Nolan Taylor: Striving for success on the court and in the kitchen

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Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsSophomore forward Nolan Taylor is heading into his second season as a Wave optimistic and excited. After a challenging season accumulating only nine wins last year, Taylor is seeking success by way of a new, more cohesive Pepperdine team in the 2017-2018 season. When asked about last season, Taylor chuckled.“That season was not fun … [Read more...] about Nolan Taylor: Striving for success on the court and in the kitchen

WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Two: Stuck in the Middle

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Photos from YouTube and Palm Beach Post, Image by Kyle CajeroThis is part two of a series. Read part one here.Here's where the WCC gets interesting.The middle tier of the West Coast Conference has been a revolving door: Over the past three seasons, six different institutions have graced the conference's 5 through 7 seeds. Although being in the middle of the pack has negative … [Read more...] about WCC Preseason Power Rankings, Part Two: Stuck in the Middle

Men’s Basketball Ready to Make Waves After the Off(SEA)son

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Photo by Milan LoiaconoEven though college basketball is technically in the off-season, this has not slowed the pace of the game. For the Men's Basketball team, Head Coach Marty Wilson spent his summer with basketball on the brain. Wilson is going on his seventh season as the head coach, and has been part of the Pepperdine program for 21 years as both a player and a coach. … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Ready to Make Waves After the Off(SEA)son