Redshirt sophomore John Claude Marco attempts to block a penalty shot | Photo by Emily MortonIt was an intense game for water polo this weekend as Pepperdine beat the No. 5 seed UC Santa Barbara 17-10. The game was highlighted by redshirt senior Marko Asic's record-tying goal in the second quarter.The team celebrated senior day but also commemorated Vic Moguel, who was in … [Read more...] about Water Polo Defeats UCSB
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Fall Sports Look Ahead to Their Biggest Matchups
Photo by Milan Loiacono Five Pepperdine sports play in the fall season: Women’s Soccer, Men’s Water Polo, Women’s Volleyball and both Men’s and Women’s Cross Country. As their seasons approach, each team has a few key matchups circled on their calendars. Here are a few highlights. Women’s Soccer The Waves face Stanford at Tari Frahm Rokus Field on Sept. 13. Last year … [Read more...] about Fall Sports Look Ahead to Their Biggest Matchups
Water Polo Lose a Nail-Biter to Pacific,12-13
Photos courtesy of Pepperdine AthleticsThe No. 7 Pepperdine Men's Water Polo team lost a tough battle to No. 5 Pacific, 12-13, Saturday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. Freshman attacker Balazs Kosa counted up seven goals in the game. Junior center back Mate Toth scored three goals and freshmen Curtis Jarvis and Sean Ferrari scored a goal apiece.The Waves commemorated the two … [Read more...] about Water Polo Lose a Nail-Biter to Pacific,12-13
Water Polo Falls to California at Home
Photos by Milan LoiaconoMen's Water Polo lost to No. 3 University of California Berkeley 11-13 on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The Waves fell to 6-6 for the season, while the Golden Bears improved to 12-1.Pepperdine still has no wins at home this season, but their play against the third-ranked team in the nation showed their potential.“I think it’s an … [Read more...] about Water Polo Falls to California at Home
Water Polo Falls to Santa Barbara in Overtime
Photos by Milan LoiaconoThe Pepperdine Men's Water Polo team fell short at their home opener Thursday with a score of 16-14 after the second overtime period against UC Santa Barbara. Freshman Curtis Jarvis scored a season-high of five goals and senior Chris Dilworth, freshman Sean Ferrari and junior George Mooney, had two goals each. Following suit freshman Balazs Kosa, … [Read more...] about Water Polo Falls to Santa Barbara in Overtime