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Rugby rides 8-0 season straight to the Pacific Coast Cup

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Photo by Marisa PadillaThe winningest team at Pepperdine is gearing up for the post-season, and who they are might just surprise you. The men’s rugby team finished out their season with a flawless 8-0 record, dominating the competition on their way to the Pacific Coast Cup, to be played this weekend at Cal-Maritime Academy in Vallejo, California on March 22 and 23. The … [Read more...] about Rugby rides 8-0 season straight to the Pacific Coast Cup

Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific

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Photos by Arin DeGroff On Friday, the men’s baseball team will take on the Broncos of Santa Clara University with the sole goal of getting back on their feet. After snapping a strong six-game winning streak that included a 10-4 rout of the USC Trojans, the Waves had been struggling to play consistent ball until this Tuesday’s 6-0 win over UC Irvine. Both the Waves and … [Read more...] about Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific

The three sides of Willie the Wave

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Photo by Marisa Padilla The title of collegiate mascot comes with great responsibility. It is an honor suited only for those with the highest caliber of school-spirit. Pepperdine’s own Willie the Wave is no exception. As the No. 1 fan, Willie is a beacon of enthusiasm and passion on and off the sideline. Mascots unify students and provide a symbol for fans watch. Although … [Read more...] about The three sides of Willie the Wave