Pepperdine University faced off with Long Beach State on Nov. 27 in Firestone Fieldhouse, dropping the game 68-53 for the Waves’ fifth consecutive loss.The Beach started the game off hot, immediately coming onto the court, applying strong pressure, breaking up passes and winning rebounds. The Waves handled this pressure at the start, ending the first quarter only down … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to Long Beach State
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Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 10
The trade deadline has been the story of the month this year, with a total of 15 players who moved teams. The biggest headline was the Washington Commanders trading away Chase Young and Montez Sweat, who are defensive linemen from the Commanders Young went to the 49ers, and Sweat joined the Bears. The Seahawks also looked to bolster their defensive line as well and traded for … [Read more...] about Opinion: NFL Picks 2023 Week 10
Meg Brown Continues to Lead Team with High Energy
Leadership, enthusiasm, skill and work ethic. Those are the words teammates and coaches of Meg Brown, Pepperdine Women's Indoor volleyball senior middle blocker, said have led her to dominating the court since her freshman season. Brown has been a key member of the women’s indoor volleyball team the past few years, earning All-WCC First Team honors twice, according to … [Read more...] about Meg Brown Continues to Lead Team with High Energy
Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
Jesse Smith is the only Pepperdine graduate to appear in five Olympic games, doing so in every rendition from 2004 through 2020, according to Pepperdine Athletics. He won silver in the 2008 Beijing games and has served as captain of the U.S.A. water polo team since 2017 before stepping into a high school coaching role in 2021, according to The Coronado Times.Former coaches and … [Read more...] about Olympian Jesse Smith Reflects on Historic Water Polo Career
Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
The annual celebration of Blue and Orange Madness took over Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 6.The night began as Pepperdine PA announcer Asher Low rallied the crowd to welcome the men's and women’s basketball teams to the floor. The festivities included a "shooting stars" challenge, half-court shots for tuition, a brand-new three-on-three scrimmage, a dunk contest and … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
