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
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No. 1 Gonzaga Visits Firestone, Trounces Waves
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
Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader in First Matches Since 2019
Freshman outside hitter Emma Ammerman avoids USF's Valeria Alegrias Cambindo by slamming down a line-drive kill to help collect a second Waves win. Ammerman tallied 15 kills in her second collegiate game. Photos by Ali Levens Taking the court at Firestone Fieldhouse for the first time in more than 14 months, Pepperdine Women's Volleyball delivered two resounding victories … [Read more...] about Women’s Volleyball Sweeps Doubleheader in First Matches Since 2019
Edwards Shatters Milestones in Waves’ Dominant Win
Junior forward Kessler Edwards grips the rim after a second-half dunk versus the University of the Pacific on Jan. 21 in Firestone Fieldhouse. Edwards scored a career–high 37 points in a Waves win. Photos by Ali Levens Kessler Edwards earned his West Coast Conference Player of the Week Award with a career night against the University of the Pacific on Thursday. Edwards … [Read more...] about Edwards Shatters Milestones in Waves’ Dominant Win
Edwards, Men’s Basketball Handle Portland in WCC Home Opener
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