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Waves Baseball Looks Toward Professional Careers

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If a person walked down the steps to Eddy D. Field Stadium on any given day during the ‘23 spring season, they’d see roughly three out of four Waves strike out, according to Pepperdine Athletics. Every so often, though, somebody makes contact.This summer, the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers drafted former senior catching utility Ryan Johnson and former junior … [Read more...] about Waves Baseball Looks Toward Professional Careers

Opinion: Combat Sports Make People Less Violent

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Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. Mixed Martial Arts started as a fringe sport — its humble beginnings were at UFC in Denver, with a measly audience of just 7,800. Fighters from across the world from different disciplines like Taekwondo, … [Read more...] about Opinion: Combat Sports Make People Less Violent

Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries

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Junior Isabel Montoya, women's basketball point guard, poses with a basketball. Montoya said she's expressed resilience and stillness in her recovery. Photos by Lucian HimesJunior Isabel Montoya, women’s basketball point guard, said her first experience with basketball was playing pickup in elementary school.“It was the first sport where I really had to prove … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries

Men’s Volleyball Takes Care of Business in 3-0 Sweep

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Junior middle blocker Anderson Fuller and redshirt sophomore Eli Crane go up for a block against Cal Lutheran at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 1. Fuller had four block assists, and Crane merited two assists and a single solo block. Photos by Brandon RubsamenMen's Volleyball earned a 3-0 victory over Cal Lutheran at Firestone Fieldhouse on April 1.Following two away losses on … [Read more...] about Men’s Volleyball Takes Care of Business in 3-0 Sweep

Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Shows Depth During Pre-Season Play

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The Pepperdine's Women's Tennis Team comes together before a match at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center on March 5. The Waves defeated Oklahoma State and continued their four-game win streak with a score of 4-1. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsPepperdine’s Women’s Tennis Team excelled during pre-conference play and has swept The West Coast Conference weekly … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Tennis Shows Depth During Pre-Season Play