Photo by Sam PetersenFollowing a long and decorated career, two-time WNBA champion and Olympic gold medalist DeLisha Milton-Jones takes the helm as the head coach of Pepperdine's Women's Basketball team.Yet for more than twenty years, she's been a dominant player who struck terror in the eyes of her opponents with a remarkable style of play, with ornate offensive skills that … [Read more...] about A New Wave
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Initial Reaction: KenPom.com Slates Waves at No. 9 in WCC
Image by Kyle CajeroCollege basketball's advanced statistics compiler Ken Pomeroy ranked the Waves ninth among 10 West Coast Conference teams and No. 286 nationally.Pomeroy's statistics, which came out Sunday, are vastly different than the 2017-18 WCC Coaches Poll, which picked the Waves to finish seventh, ahead of Pacific (No. 253, per KenPom), Portland, (No. 305) and in-city … [Read more...] about Initial Reaction: KenPom.com Slates Waves at No. 9 in WCC
College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter
To compete in a collegiate sport is an accomplishment very few college students achieve. Going professional after NCAA competition ends is a feat even fewer athletes accomplish. For most college athletes, the NCAA is the end of the road, leaving them with a major shift in identity, from both student and athlete to neither in a matter of months.For most high school athletes the … [Read more...] about College Athletes Find New Opportunities in Next Chapter
Luisa Stefani Sets Goals High in her Sophomore Season
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics/Jeff GoldenLuisa Stefani finished her freshman campaign at Pepperdine in record-setting fashion, becoming the first wave to ever earn ITA (Intercollegiate Tennis Association) Rookie of the Year. Her sophomore season has continued with some of that same dominance and with added expectations.Stefani is currently ranked #6 in the nation for … [Read more...] about Luisa Stefani Sets Goals High in her Sophomore Season
Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections
Art by Peau PorotesanoEvery year the sport seasons come and go. Every year we see the same low attendance numbers at sporting events. Although there are many theories as to why Pepperdine sports don't draw many fans, we believe it is our duty as attendees of this school to attend more games across a variety of sports. Perhaps one of the reasons why Pepperdine’s crowds are … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Pepperdine Needs to Fill Student Sections