Junior right-hander Trevor Kniskern throws a pitch during the second inning against an awaiting UCSB batter on Sunday, Feb. 28 at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Kniskern started the final game of the series for the Waves, but couldn't get out of the second inning. Photos by Ali Levens After losing their opening series against Cal Baptist, Pepperdine Baseball sought to turn … [Read more...] about Waves Swept by No. 9 UCSB
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Pepperdine Baseball Battles, Falls in Opening Series to CBU
The Pepperdine dugout watches during game two against CBU on Feb. 20. This was Pepperdine's first victory on Eddy D. Field Stadium since March 7.Photos by Dane BruhahnPepperdine Baseball came into the season with high expectations: It ended the year at No. 16 in the country, returning 31 of 35 players from the 2020 roster and adding a 12-man freshmen class.In the opening series … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Baseball Battles, Falls in Opening Series to CBU
Karros Deals, UCLA Overpowers Pepperdine
Senior first baseman Justin Lutes steps outside the batters box before facing UCLA's Jared Karros. Photos by Austin Hall After a scorching 7-0 start, Pepperdine Waves Baseball looks to regroup after losing to UCLA for the fifth consecutive time. After a rocky first inning, Pepperdine kept things competitive for over half the game. Ultimately, the Bruins' supreme bats and … [Read more...] about Karros Deals, UCLA Overpowers Pepperdine
Cook’s Bat Blasts Waves Past Akron for First Sweep
Junior utility Billy Cook winds up for his home run bomb versus Akron on Sunday. Photos by Austin HallUnbeaten Waves Baseball improved their season record to 7–0 after a commanding sweep of the Akron Zips. After showing out in the Angels College Classic in Phoenix, the last undefeated team in the West Coast Conference had a one-game-stop at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo before … [Read more...] about Cook’s Bat Blasts Waves Past Akron for First Sweep
Need for Skead: The Rare Walk-On Senior
Senior Robbie Skead poses for his first (and last) Pepperdine Basketball Media Day. Photo courtesy of Robbie SkeadHe’s the senior class president. Former Lausanne abroad student. Alpha Tau Omega executive board member. Participant in every intramural sport. Robbie Skead is well known and fully engaged on Pepperdine’s campus. But Division I basketball player on a … [Read more...] about Need for Skead: The Rare Walk-On Senior
