The Pepperdine bench reacts to a three-point shot in the first half of Saturday's 80–69 win over Portland. Photo by Paxton Ritchey. On the heels of a thrilling 90–86 overtime road victory against Santa Clara, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball defeated Portland 80–69 Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse. The two wins improved Pepperdine’s record to 11–10 with a 4–3 mark in West … [Read more...] about Waves Roll Above .500 With Win Over Portland
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Beach Volleyball Prepares to Win Back WCC Title
Head Coach Marcio Sicoli speaks to Brook Bauer (left) and Heidi Dyer (right). | Photos courtesy of Sarah Otteman of Pepperdine AthleticsAs the 2020 season approaches, Pepperdine Women’s Beach Volleyball team is more determined than ever.The 2020 season kicks off Feb. 21 at Irvine Valley College, where the team will take on the Lasers. Waves Head Coach Marcio Sicoli … [Read more...] about Beach Volleyball Prepares to Win Back WCC Title
Kobe Bryant Among Nine Dead in Calabasas Helicopter Crash
A fan in a Kobe Bryant jersey consoles an emotional mourner near the crash site at Las Virgenes Rd. and Willow Glen St. in Calabasas. | Photo by Ali Levens Basketball fans around the world are mourning the death of former Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant. The 41-year-old NBA legend died Sunday morning in a helicopter crash, along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant Among Nine Dead in Calabasas Helicopter Crash
Women’s Basketball Falls to LMU
Photo courtesy of Martin A. Folb | Pepperdine AthleticsRival Loyola Marymount Lions defeated Pepperdine Women's Basketball, 84-77, Saturday in Firestone Fieldhouse. Despite 26 points from Paige Fecske, the Lions pulled away in the fourth quarter, jumping to a 10-point lead at the 5:40 mark. “Our game plan was to defensively be a lot more solid and take away from 22 … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Falls to LMU
Pepperdine’s Surge Falls Short Versus St. Mary’s
Kessler (20) and Kameron (15) Edwards walk onto the court after a time out | Photos by Austin Hall Pepperdine Men's Basketball went 1–1 at home this week versus two conference opponents. On Thursday, the team commanded much of the game versus Loyola Marymount 75–67. And on Saturday, Pepperdine's potent offense was not enough to beat the Saint Mary's Gaels. Junior guards … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s Surge Falls Short Versus St. Mary’s