Photo courtesy of Jeff GoldenPepperdine terminated the contract of Cross Country/Track Head Coach Sylvia Mosqueda, effective Tuesday, March 16, according to a statement from the University released Friday afternoon. Mosqueda oversaw four athletic programs at Pepperdine; she was in charge of both the Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track teams. Between the four programs, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Terminates Contract of Cross Country/Track Head Coach
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LMU Hands Pepperdine Basketball Third Straight Loss
Senior guard Colbey Ross dribbles the ball across half court versus Loyola Marymount in Firestone Fieldhouse on Feb. 25. Ross had 25 points and 8 assists in his last game at the 'Stone. Photos by Dane BruhahnPepperdine Men's Basketball shot 50% from the field and scored 74 points versus Loyola Marymount on Thursday, Feb. 25, but couldn't find a way to win. In the contest, the … [Read more...] about LMU Hands Pepperdine Basketball Third Straight Loss
Pepperdine Basketball Thwarts Comeback, Escapes Saint Mary’s
Senior guard Colbey Ross stands at half court early in the second half against St. Mary's on Feb. 13 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Ross scored 10 points and had 10 assists with 5 rebounds and 1 steal. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanA comfortable 13-point lead with 5:30 left in the game against a team that didn't play for three weeks and shot under 30% from the field. These were the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Basketball Thwarts Comeback, Escapes Saint Mary’s
Emily Shane Foundation Utilizes Pepperdine Athletes for Mentorship
Mentor Elizabeth Ford (left) and Yariel (right), an eighth grader, collaborate on a weekday tutoring session at Malibu Middle School in fall 2019. Ford worked with Yariel from sixth grade until his eighth grade promotion. Photos Courtesy of Emily Shane Foundation Pepperdine athletes are showing passion and discipline off of the field and court by participating in the … [Read more...] about Emily Shane Foundation Utilizes Pepperdine Athletes for Mentorship
Title IX and Collegiate Sports: Helpful or Harmful?
The creation of the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 gave female collegiate athletes more opportunities to compete, matching their male counterparts. While this prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex by increasing the number of women playing at the intercollegiate level, its application may not truly level the playing field. "Though we still have a long … [Read more...] about Title IX and Collegiate Sports: Helpful or Harmful?