Junior forward Jan Zidek takes a contested shot from the three-point line Feb. 24. The Waves lost to the Broncos 89-73. Photos by Ryan Bough Pepperdine Men's Basketball (7-21) lost their fifth straight conference game to Santa Clara University (19-10) on Feb. 24 with a score of 89-73. The Waves came off of a nail-biting loss to Portland going into the matchup. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Loses on Senior Night to Santa Clara 89-73
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Blue and Orange Madness Returns to Malibu
Men's basketball freshman forward Maxwell Lewis throws down a dunk during the Blue and Orange Madness. Freshman guard Houston Mallette said this was his favorite part of the night. Photos by Denver PattersonBlue and Orange Madness tradition returned to Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 8. The night's festivities included introductions for both men's and women's basketball teams, a … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness Returns to Malibu
Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame
Freshman guard Malachy Caffrey smiles in a Pepperdine Men's Basketball photo shoot Nov. 1. Caffrey, who is from Yakima, Wash., said it was his goal to play Division I basketball.Photos Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Sports are in freshman guard Malachy Caffrey’s blood.A Pepperdine Men’s Basketball team walk-on, Caffrey said he has grown up with … [Read more...] about Freshman Walks On to Basketball Team and Tiktok Fame
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball Shines In CBI Championship
Pepperdine Men's Basketball poses for a celebratory photo after defeating Coastal Carolina University, 84-61, in the College Basketball Invitation championship game March 24 at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Waves defeated the Longwood Lancers, 80-66, and the Bellarmine Knights, 81-72, to advance to the final. Pepperdine Men’s Basketball coasted past the Coastal … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Men’s Basketball Shines In CBI Championship
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