Art by Cara TangDespite being down seven points with less than a minute to go in the fourth, the Bears were not going down without a fight. A touchdown pass to Cole Kmet with 18 seconds left sent the game to overtime. The Rams won the coin toss and elected to take the ball first. Chicago's defense got the ball back for Caleb Williams before he threw an interception, giving life … [Read more...] about Opinion: The Graphic Predicts the Conference Championships of the ’25-’26 Playoffs
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Hotshots: 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions
Art by Ava Anderson Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. The NFL playoffs are underway, and after a great first two playoff weekends, football fans are set up for an entertaining final month. Here’s my predictions for the final two rounds of the 2025 playoffs. NFC Championship: Seahawks vs. Rams The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams … [Read more...] about Hotshots: 2025 NFL Playoff Predictions
Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball lost to the University of California, Irvine Anteaters 3-1 on Jan. 16 at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves entered the match with a 2-0 record, ranked No. 3 while the Anteaters entered the match ranked No. 7, according to the American Volleyball Coaches Association. “We learned a lot from this match,” Head Coach Jonathan Winder said. “Hopefully the … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Falls in 4 to UC Irvine
Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory
Senior forward Irune Orio rises for a jump shot over the Pacific center on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Orio finished 50% from the field. Photos by Katherine LytlePepperdine Women’s Basketball dominated from start to finish in a 71–53 win over the University of the Pacific on Jan. 15 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Coming off a two-game skid, the Waves never let up, … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Cruises Past Pacific in 71–53 Victory
Men’s Basketball Outlast Portland 67–63 for First WCC Win
Redshirt sophomore Pavle Stosic goes up to contest a shot from the Portland center Jan. 14 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Pepperdine’s improved interior defense was key in pulling away late in the game. Photos by Oliver EvansPepperdine Men’s Basketball earned its first West Coast Conference win of the season with a 67–63 victory over the University of Portland on … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Outlast Portland 67–63 for First WCC Win