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
Gold Coast Conference
Water Polo Wins GCC, Will Play in NCAA Tournament
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics For the first time since the Gold Coast Conference Championship's debut season in 2016, the Pepperdine Waves are its champions. After fighting their way to a dominant 22-7 regular-season record, the Waves squeaked by Santa Barbara on Nov. 24 in a 10-9 overtime victory and had one opponent standing in the way of a potential … [Read more...] about Water Polo Wins GCC, Will Play in NCAA Tournament
Water Polo Gets Off to Scorching Start
File photo of Pepperdine Men's Water Polo Pepperdine Men's Water Polo is picking up where they left last season. With their terrific 2018 recruiting class already making strides in their sophomore seasons, three fifth-year seniors and a favorable schedule, Pepperdine could make a strong postseason push once again. It's been 22 years since Pepperdine won an NCAA title in … [Read more...] about Water Polo Gets Off to Scorching Start
Undefeated: Men’s Water Polo Stays Hot Through Two-tournament Weekend
Photos courtesy of Lexie Wanninger This weekend the No. 8 ranked Pepperdine Men’s Water Polo team powered through 5 games, keeping their record at a clean 9-0. The Waves started the weekend in Malibu with the GCC vs. WWPA Challenge, defeating Loyola Marymount 12-4 and UC San Diego 12-9. They made their way to the Inland Empire Classic on Sunday in Redlands, California, … [Read more...] about Undefeated: Men’s Water Polo Stays Hot Through Two-tournament Weekend
Staying Hungry: Water Polo aims high after last year’s Golden Coast title
Photo courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine Men’s Water Polo, the 2016 Golden Coast Conference Champions, have returned to the pool in hopes of defending their title.With several great wins during the pre-season, the Waves are striving to use that momentum to propel them toward not only a successful run at another conference title, but also a spot in the NCAA … [Read more...] about Staying Hungry: Water Polo aims high after last year’s Golden Coast title
