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Pepperdine Men's Basketball

No. 1 Gonzaga Visits Firestone, Trounces Waves

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The Pepperdine Men's Basketball team convenes during a timeout in Saturday's loss to Gonzaga at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Zags defeated the Waves for the 41st consecutive time, 97-75. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanDespite a hot start, Pepperdine Men's Basketball was no match for the top-ranked team in the country Saturday night.The Gonzaga Bulldogs, the second No. 1 team ever to … [Read more...] about No. 1 Gonzaga Visits Firestone, Trounces Waves

Men’s Basketball Rallies, Stuns BYU

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Senior guard Colbey Ross (No. 4) dribbles into the half-court set defended by BYU senior guard Brandon Averette during a Jan. 27 conference matchup in Firestone Fieldhouse. Ross had six assists and is currently ranked sixth in the NCAA with an average of 7.5 assists per game. Photos by Ryan Brinkman In a stunning comeback, Pepperdine Men's Basketball rallied from an 11-point … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Rallies, Stuns BYU

Edwards, Men’s Basketball Handle Portland in WCC Home Opener

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Junior center Victor Ohia Obioha swings from the rim after a victorious dunk in the first half versus the University of Portland in Firestone Fieldhouse on Jan. 16. Ohia Obioha scored 7 points in an 80–65 Waves victory. Photos by Ali LevensDespite only holding one full–team practice in the the span of nearly a month, Pepperdine Men's Basketball notched its first … [Read more...] about Edwards, Men’s Basketball Handle Portland in WCC Home Opener

Men’s Basketball Player Received Death Threats from Sports Bettor in 2019

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Graphic by Ali Levens An unnamed Pepperdine men’s basketball player received four disturbing direct messages via Instagram during the 2019 West Coast Conference (WCC) basketball tournament. The messages, sent March 9, 2019, threatened to decapitate the player and his family, told the player that he would be stabbed and killed as he slept and instructed him to watch his … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Player Received Death Threats from Sports Bettor in 2019

Gonzaga Outlasts Pepperdine in Conference Battle

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Fifth-year forward Kameron Edwards drives down the lane. Photos by Taylor GatherFor the third time this season, Pepperdine Men's Basketball went shot-for-shot with one of the best teams in the country. While the Waves lost by 12, the game hung in the balance for the entirety of the first and the majority of the second half. Earlier this season, Pepperdine was just a Colbey Ross … [Read more...] about Gonzaga Outlasts Pepperdine in Conference Battle