Image by Kyle Cajero Do miracles exist? Given that the best regular-season team in NBA history blew a 3-1 lead in the Finals, the Chicago Cubs won a world series, a multi-millionaire reality TV star won the American presidency, Northwestern basketball looks like a NCAA Tournament lock and freaking Corrine is still alive on "The Bachelor," it might be safe to say … [Read more...] about WC3? Examining the WCC’s Chances at Being a Three-Bid League
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“We’re Not Ready to Play Them Yet”
Image by Kyle Cajero End the streak. For the past 15 years, Waves fans have said, tweeted and written a variation of those three words before every men's basketball game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Over the span of 32 games, the Waves have lost to the Bulldogs in a myriad of ways, from missed tip-ins, to 40-point blowouts and to a controversial loss in the West Coast … [Read more...] about “We’re Not Ready to Play Them Yet”
WCC Season Preview: Players to Watch
Images by Kyle CajeroBelieve it or not, December is almost over, which means the start of college basketball's conference season — the promise of a new year and, hopefully, fewer celebrity deaths.With the start of the West Coast Conference season set to begin Dec. 29, here are six players to watch over the next few months, determined by some statistical evidence, game … [Read more...] about WCC Season Preview: Players to Watch
West Coast Conference: Same As It Ever Was?
Photos by Brett Bean New year, same result? Not quite. Pepperdine is slated for a fourth place finish in the West Coast Conference, according to the West Coast Conference coaches' poll conducted on Oct. 31. But this is only ten percent of the story. What about the rest of the conference? How many tournament bids will the WCC have this season? Will USD finish higher … [Read more...] about West Coast Conference: Same As It Ever Was?
Baisden and the Waves Roll Through Non-Conference Play
Graphic File Photos Pepperdine women’s soccer has begun its 2016 campaign in fine fashion. Despite drawing their Sunday matchup with Cal State Northridge, the Waves are 4-2-1 and ranked No. 21 in the nation. Pepperdine has already knocked off marquee programs such as Arizona, Kentucky and Maryland in the young season. Despite having a daunting non-conference gauntlet, ranked … [Read more...] about Baisden and the Waves Roll Through Non-Conference Play
