Art by Samantha MillerBeing mesmerizing, masterful motivators of school spirit: This is the role of a school mascot.A mascot isn't just some random figure; it's the physical embodiment of hope and what a sports team stands for. Pepperdine has sampled an assortment of mascots over the years —from Roland the Wave to Joe the Pelican— but no one can lay a finger on … [Read more...] about Petty Perspectives: Wrestling Waves — Who is the True Pepperdine Mascot?
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Waves win back to back conference matches
Freshman Guy Den Ouden gets ready to serve the ball April 9, against Saint Mary's at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. Ouden won his singles match 6-2, 6-4. Photo by Dane BruhahnThe No. 30 Pepperdine Men’s Tennis team continued its dominant WCC play with victories over Saint Mary’s and LMU. The victories gave the Waves a 4-0 WCC record, and they have yet to lose a … [Read more...] about Waves win back to back conference matches
W. Soccer Drops Overtime Classic to Santa Clara
Junior midfielder Leyla McFarland (in white) scores a header against Santa Clara on March 23 at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. McFarland nodded in a cross from Erin Sinai to tie the score at 2-2. Photos by Dane BruhahnFor the second time in as many years, Pepperdine Women's Soccer lost a 4-3 heartbreaker to the Santa Clara Broncos. However, aside from the score, the stories of the two … [Read more...] about W. Soccer Drops Overtime Classic to Santa Clara
Waves Sweep Concordia, fall to top ranked USC
Freshman Calista Wright celebrates a point during the Sunday, March 21 beach volleyball matchup versus Concordia and USC at the Malibu campus courts. Wright recorded 24 kills against the Eagles. Photos by Dane Bruhahn The No. 8 ranked Pepperdine Beach Volleyball played a doubleheader against Concordia University Irvine and the No. 1 ranked University of Southern … [Read more...] about Waves Sweep Concordia, fall to top ranked USC
Pepperdine Swim and Dive falls to Biola in return to Raleigh Runnels Pool
The Swim and Dive team cheer on their 400-yard breaststroke teammates during the Waves' matchup against Biola in Raleigh Runnels Pool on Saturday, March 13. Although the Waves put up a fight, they were defeated by the Eagles 105-100, dropping their record to 4-4. Photos by Ryan BrinkmanPepperdine's Swim and Dive team competed against Biola and Azusa Pacific on Friday, March 12, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Swim and Dive falls to Biola in return to Raleigh Runnels Pool
