Photo by Marisa PadillaMen's Basketball:After winning three of the past five games in conference play, the Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team looks to continue its success in a rather surprising season as it embarks on a four-game Northern California road trip. On this trip, the Waves look to contend against Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s for first place in the WCC … [Read more...] about Ballers Battle Mid-season Blues
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No. 3 Waves Storm into Conference Play
Photos by Matt Benton With all odds against them, the Pepperdine men’s basketball team has already proven the critics wrong. After almost 10 seasons where Pepperdine has not seen a winning season, the 2014-15 Waves are looking to enter the tournament by making a dominant showing in the West Coast Conference. Little did the critics know that Pepperdine, chosen to finish in a … [Read more...] about No. 3 Waves Storm into Conference Play
Waves Shake the Bulldogs
Photo by Matt BentonIn a highly anticipated matchup for the Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team, who played in front of a crowd of 3,250 in Firestone Fieldhouse, the team looked to upset the nation’s No. 3 ranked team, the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Waves finished the game shooting 51 percent for the game after hot shooting in the second half, but could not come out … [Read more...] about Waves Shake the Bulldogs
Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds
Photo by Marisa Padilla Dwyane Wade, blue and orange striped pants and rapid tweeting created a night of hyped school spirit Fans of all ages filled Firestone Fieldhouse from the floor of the court to the farthest reaches of the gym Friday night. The acapella group “Won By One” opened the festivities singing, and Waves athletes from a variety of sports came to life on the … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness amps up crowds
Brooks travels from Brooklyn to the ‘Bu
Photo by Arin DeGroffAs the Waves Cafe buzzes with laughter, constant conversations, food orders and general mayhem, basketball player Malcolm Brooks unwinds in the corner, keeping to himself and listening to music. To the wavering eye, Brooks receives no attention from the hundreds of students rushing in and out between classes. He muddles around quietly, minds his own … [Read more...] about Brooks travels from Brooklyn to the ‘Bu
