Photos and image by Kyle CajeroAuthor's note: If I learned anything from Pepperdine Journalism professor Wendy Fontaine's Journalism 241 class, it's never to bury a lede. In order to honor her during her last semester as a Pepperdine professor, I'll take her advice.Pepperdine was walloped 93-67 at USC on Sunday for the Waves' fifth-straight loss. In a game that was never … [Read more...] about Views from the Six (Dollar Seats)
men's basketball
Low Tide: Waves Drop Seven in a Row
Photo by Milan Loiacono November 22nd. That's how long it's been since Pepperdine Men's Basketball team won a game. After starting the season with a 4-1 record — including two wins over NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago, Weber State and Little Rock — Pepperdine has slid ungracefully to a 4-8 record due to an unfortunate slew of injuries and a lack of defense. … [Read more...] about Low Tide: Waves Drop Seven in a Row
Students Tailgate Before the Big Game
Photos by Lidia BayneStudents and clubs gathered near Firestone Fieldhouse on Friday, Nov. 11 to celebrate the first home men's basketball game of the season against Cal Poly. Fraternities, sororities and clubs served different types of food and played cornhole and catch.The tailgate began at 5:30 p.m. and lasted until just before the game at 7 p.m. Students lined up for free … [Read more...] about Students Tailgate Before the Big Game
Open Season
Photos by Milan Loiacono Basketball is officially back in Firestone Fieldhouse as Pepperdine defeated Cal Poly 77-68 for its season-opening victory Friday night to kick off the 2016-17 season. Senior guard Lamond Murray Jr. led the Waves with 23 points on 10 of 20 shooting and redshirt senior forward Chris Reyes had a big night with a career-high 20 points on 10 of 11 … [Read more...] about Open Season
Three Man Weave: Men’s Basketball Starts Season 2-0
Photos by Milan Loiacono Sometimes, you've gotta pass the rock. In the Pepperdine Graphic's "Three Man Weave" series, writers Kyle Cajero, Jackson Hogan and Arthur Puu share their highlights, lowlights and spare thoughts about Pepperdine's men's basketball team. This week's edition covers Pepperdine's early-season victories over Cal Poly and Weber State. Numbers Never Lie … [Read more...] about Three Man Weave: Men’s Basketball Starts Season 2-0
