Men's Basketball senior guard Jay Yoon looks for an open teammate versus Gonzaga on Feb. 16. Yoon said his dream is to see the 1% of Asian Americans in the NCAA grow tenfold. Photos courtesy of Jay Yoon Approximately 18.6 million Asian Americans call the United States home, which is about 7% of the United States total population. In 2019-20, athletes of Asian descent make up … [Read more...] about Jay Yoon Reflects on Four Years at Pepperdine
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No. 7 Men’s Volleyball Stuns No. 5 USC in Five-Set Thriller
Pepperdine sophomore setter Bryce Dvorak sets up a teammate versus USC on Feb. 23. Dvorak contributed to the effort with seven blocks and two kills. Photos by Lucian Himes No. 7 Pepperdine Men's Volleyball (7-5) defeated No.5 University of Southern California (11-3) in a five-set thriller Feb. 23. Though the Waves had historically found success against the Trojans, this year … [Read more...] about No. 7 Men’s Volleyball Stuns No. 5 USC in Five-Set Thriller
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
Men’s Basketball Rally Falls Short In Heartbreaking Loss to BYU
Freshman guard Houston Mallette attempts a jump shot versus BYU on Feb. 12. Mallette scored a career-high 31 points and was perfect from the floor for a majority of the game. Photos by Lucian HimesPepperdine Men’s Basketball (7-20) rallied late in the second half but fell short in a heartbreaking loss to Brigham Young University (19-8) with a score of 91-85.It was a … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Rally Falls Short In Heartbreaking Loss to BYU
Men’s Volleyball Rolls Past UC Irvine
Redshirt sophomore outside hitter Jacob Steele hits a kill past the UC Irvine block in the Waves' three-set win at Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 9. The Waves played UC Irvine away Feb. 11, and lost 3-1. Photos by Mary Elisabeth No. 5 Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball took down UC Irvine in straight sets 25-21, 25-17, 27-25 on Feb. 9, in Firestone Fieldhouse. It was the Wave's fifth … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Rolls Past UC Irvine