If it wasn’t for his father’s dedication, second basemen junior Joe Sever may never have gotten as far in baseball as he has. During his Pepperdine career, Sever was ranked first among all West Coast Conference infielders with 58 double plays completed and 228 assists. He was also the Waves lone grand slam of 2011. For Sever, playing sports has been something that he has … [Read more...] about Sever’s success inspired by family
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Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
For more than 50 years, the Pepperdine rugby team has been known for being one of the oldest clubs in the University’s history. A four-year-starter and a current MBA student James Conole has lead the team to recent success. Yet, Conole isn’t all about hurdling, breaking tackles or racking up points for the Waves. There is more to this player than his fierce stature, his ability … [Read more...] about Conole embodies Waves’ Pride
Rousseau leads by faith
“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” The quote comes from the Bible, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9. At first glance, it may appear to be verses that Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow would have written on his black eye black when he played University of … [Read more...] about Rousseau leads by faith
Llompart returns to lead the team
It happened in the blink of an eye. Alex Llompart’s fall down a flight of stairs at the Malibu “Stinkies” Apartments was the one that left everyone around him seized with fear. “I didn’t remember much of what happened after that” senior tennis player Alex Llompart recalled. “When I woke up the next morning I was in the hospital and that’s when they told me that I had a … [Read more...] about Llompart returns to lead the team
Toreros conquer Waves by wide margin
[youtube KdPfD-s0lUM] MALIBU, CALIF. — Men’s basketball (8-16, 2-11) suffered its third consecutive loss. The Waves fell to San Diego, 70-57, on Feb. 9 in the Firestone Fieldhouse. “We played pretty well in the Gonzaga game [on Feb. 4],” senior center Corbin Moore said. “We didn’t execute the game plan as well as we could have [in this game]. We made lots of mental mistakes … [Read more...] about Toreros conquer Waves by wide margin
