Photo by Connor ShewmakeIt’s about a month away from finals, which I’m sure many Pepperdine Waves are dreading and anticipating in equal measure. But the end of the semester is an even more special culminating moment for the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team. On April 19, the Waves will play in the first round of playoffs together with the other seven teams at … [Read more...] about Volleyball on the road to Nationals
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Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific
Photos by Arin DeGroff On Friday, the men’s baseball team will take on the Broncos of Santa Clara University with the sole goal of getting back on their feet. After snapping a strong six-game winning streak that included a 10-4 rout of the USC Trojans, the Waves had been struggling to play consistent ball until this Tuesday’s 6-0 win over UC Irvine. Both the Waves and … [Read more...] about Baseball opens WCC play with three game home series against Pacific
Young fans flock to the baseball field
Photos by Sylvia Hartley Little League baseball is where almost every American ball player started and where they first developed their skills, ambitions and dreams. Pepperdine Athletics’ “Sundays at the Ballpark” initiative will give young baseball fans the opportunity to interact with the Waves baseball team and be a part of the excitement that accompanies a collegiate … [Read more...] about Young fans flock to the baseball field
Men’s basketball leaves tournament with loss in quarterfinals
Photo Courtesy of Kyle Terada/West Coast Conference Men's basketball faced off against Saint Mary's in the quarterfinal round of the WCC Championship Tournament at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on March 9, coming to within 7 points of the lead with 8:30 left to play but ultimately losing to the Gaels 80-69. The No. 5 seeded Waves secured a first round bye in the … [Read more...] about Men’s basketball leaves tournament with loss in quarterfinals
Men’s volleyball sweeps Pacific
Photo by Alysha Tsuji An hour and some change was all it took for No. 4 men's volleyball (10-5) to sweep Pacific (2-17) on Saturday, March 8, as expected in comparing the records and rosters. Over half of the Tigers' roster consists of first years. The Waves dominated the first two sets, 25-19 and 25-18. In the third, the Tigers fought back, forcing 11 ties, but … [Read more...] about Men’s volleyball sweeps Pacific