Pepperdine Men's Basketball team huddles in a timeout versus Rice University on Nov. 7 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The team scored the most points recorded in a season opener in 40 years, with 39 points, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Photos by Colton Rubsamen Rice University junior guard Jake Lieppert scored a 3-pointer to put the Owls up by five with the score at 22-17. Two … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Blows Out Rice in Season Opener With a 106-67 Victory
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Entering His Sophomore Campaign, Houston Mallette Looks To Grow As a Leader
Then-first year guard Houston Mallette (No. 0) walks to the bench during a game against Gonzaga on Feb. 16, 2021, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mallette scored 25 points versus then-No. 1 Gonzaga. File photos by Lucian Himes The sound of sneakers squeaking and players shouting rang through the air on a Thursday afternoon practice at Firestone Fieldhouse. Men’s Basketball sophomore … [Read more...] about Entering His Sophomore Campaign, Houston Mallette Looks To Grow As a Leader
Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
The crowd waves orange and navy bandanas as L.A.-based singer-songwriter, David Davis, sings at Firestone Fieldhouse on Sept. 21. Davis ended the Founder's Day celebration with the song "Yes We Will." Photos by Mary Elisabeth This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pepperdine's Malibu campus, which opened for its first year on Sept. 12, 1972. To commemorate this milestone, … [Read more...] about Founder’s Day 2022: Pepperdine Celebrates 50 Years in Malibu
Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
Junior forward Jan Zidek takes a contested shot from the three-point line Feb. 24. The Waves lost to the Broncos 89-73. Photos by Ryan Bough Pepperdine Men's Basketball (7-21) lost their fifth straight conference game to Santa Clara University (19-10) on Feb. 24 with a score of 89-73. The Waves came off of a nail-biting loss to Portland going into the matchup. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 1 Gonzaga 86-66
Senior guard Jay Yoon takes his chance at a jump shot versus Gonzaga on Feb. 16. The Waves lost to the Bulldogs 86-66. Photos by Lucian Himes Pepperdine Men's Basketball (7-21) lost their third straight conference game to No.1 Gonzaga University (22-2) on Feb 16 with a score of 86-66. Going into Wednesday's game, the Waves played the Bulldogs once prior this season. … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Falls to No. 1 Gonzaga 86-66