Photo by Esther KangThree hundred athletes, friends and admirers gathered in the Caf on Saturday to celebrate Coach Richard Kampann’s 90th birthday at a surprise party. Coach Kampann retired for 10 years before finding his way to Pepperdine. Initially stepping onto the Malibu campus as a P.E. teacher, Coach K assumed the role of men’s cross country coach soon after. … [Read more...] about Retired Coach Surprised for 90th Birthday
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Play Two Sides of the Ball
Photo by Matt BentonComing off a successful second half of the Northern California road trip with consecutive wins against Pacific and Saint Mary’s, men’s basketball returned to Malibu with hopes of adding to their win total in what has been a surprising season. With seven games left in conference play, the Waves are fighting for the top seed in the WCC. Powerhouse … [Read more...] about Play Two Sides of the Ball
Waves Shake the Water on Senior Day
Photos by Matt Benton Women’s swim and dive hosted the Pacific Collegiate Swim Conference (PCSC) time trials Saturday for their final regular season meet. Pepperdine dominated the day, winning 9 of their 15 events. “The meet went really well — I think there was a lot of energy with it being our last home meet this season,” sophomore diver Sydney Newman said. Newman … [Read more...] about Waves Shake the Water on Senior Day
USC Revenge Game Flatlines
Photos by Matt Benton USC has clearly left a knot in the stomach of the majority of the women’s tennis team. A week after falling 4-0 to USC in the ITA Kick-Off Weekend, the Waves took on the Trojans once again, but this time here in Malibu on Friday. The Waves, however, were frustrated by a 4-3 defeat and fell short of a victory. The Southern California derby started … [Read more...] about USC Revenge Game Flatlines
Women’s Basketball Falls Twice at Home
Photo by Matt BentonAfter a rough start to the four-game homestand at Firestone Fieldhouse, the women’s basketball team looked to kick off the second half of conference play by rebounding from two tough losses. Pepperdine began the second half of conference play with a matchup against Pacific on Thursday night. However, it was a tough matchup, as Pepperdine learned they … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls Twice at Home