Major football and basketball programs support much of the fabric of collegiate athletics' finances, which are currently under siege by COVID-19. Art by Leah Bae College athletic departments cut nearly 100 college sports programs due to financial reasons stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic that started in March. Over two months later, dozens of programs from NCAA Division I, … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Crippling NCAA with Fall Sports Shutdown and Program Cuts
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What Coronavirus Means for Pepperdine Sports
Listen and subscribe to our podcast from your mobile device: Via Apple Podcasts | Via Spotify | Via Stitcher Last week, the NCAA suspended the championships for all of their winter and spring sports. The decision affects 10 of Pepp's Division 1 teams. In Today’s Episode: Sports editor Karl Winter breaks down how this decision came to be, and its implications for … [Read more...] about What Coronavirus Means for Pepperdine Sports
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
M. Basketball Bailed Out by Ross Buzzer Beater
Sophomore forward Kessler Edwards goes over the Torero defense and finishes above the rim. Photos by Taylor Gather In their 13th conference game, Pepperdine Men's Basketball defeated the 9–17 San Diego Toreros 72–69. In a game where Pepperdine trailed for over 33 of the 40 minutes and had 16 turnovers, the Waves' offense staged a comeback that was completed by some … [Read more...] about M. Basketball Bailed Out by Ross Buzzer Beater
Seniors Ready for Their Final Semester as a Wave
Senior Momoka Kobori chips a ball at the WCC Championships in April 2019. Photo courtesy of Roger Horne | Pepperdine Athletics Regardless of the sport, an athlete's final year of eligibility is difficult to endure. For transfers, fifth-years and the conventional senior, all are equipped to conclude their fourth season wearing the blue and orange. As the … [Read more...] about Seniors Ready for Their Final Semester as a Wave
