Pepperdine Men’s Basketball players Anto Balian (right) and Pasha Shemirani (left) stand with character coach and chaplain Raul Ortiz after practice in Firestone Fieldhouse. Through mentorship, prayer and everyday encouragement, players said Ortiz helps create a team culture where spiritual growth and Division I basketball cross over. Photo by Grace BoktorAt Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Crossover: Pepperdine Men’s Basketball Brings Faith to the Court
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Athletics Breaks GPA Record in Fall 2025
Tanner Gardner gives a speech at the Brock House on Aug. 13. Gardner is now in his fourth semester as Pepperdine's Director of Athletics. Photo courtesy of Tanner Gardner. Pepperdine Athletics’ 2025 fall season saw successful finishes across multiple sports. Women’s Soccer won a second consecutive WCC title, Men’s Water Polo finished No. 9 in final national … [Read more...] about Athletics Breaks GPA Record in Fall 2025
Men’s Basketball Waves the Lions Back to the Bench in 90–89 Thriller
Sophomore guard Aaron Clark drives to the basket as center Stefan Cicic looks on during the Waves’ matchup against the Lions on Feb. 14 at Firestone Fieldhouse. Clark and Cicic both played key roles in the Waves’ one-point victory. Photo by Clementine Metz.Pepperdine Men’s Basketball faced off against Loyola Marymount University (LMU) on Feb. 14 at Firestone … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball Waves the Lions Back to the Bench in 90–89 Thriller
Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Transparency Item: This is the opinion and perspective of this writer. There is no better way to show school spirit than with a football team. As students approach the college application process, campus culture and school pride play a major role in deciding where to attend. Tailgates and packed stadiums cheering your team on are defining parts of the traditional college … [Read more...] about Rave: Why Pepperdine Needs a Football Team
Pepperdine Athletics Prepares for a Changing Culture in NIL
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) logo is painted at the 2024 West Regional Cross Country Championships in Colfax, Wash. The NCAA covers over 1,000 colleges and universities around the nation across 24 sports. Photo courtesy of Eden Mittelsdorf In 2021, the dynamic of college athletics changed when NCAA rules allowed athletes to benefit from their NIL, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletics Prepares for a Changing Culture in NIL