Dan Haren, former MLB starting pitcher and Pepperdine alum (‘01), is one of just three Pepperdine Baseball alumni, who player ballots and the Comissoner's office chose to be selected to play in MLB All-Star game, according to Baseball Reference. Haren spent three years as a Pepperdine Wave before going on to be a three-time all-star across a 12 year … [Read more...] about Three Time All-Star Dan Haren Reflects on Pepperdine and MLB Career
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Johnathan Flint: The Wave Who Won’t Break
Habits. It’s all about habits. That’s what senior cross country star Johnathan Flint said he credits all of his success to. The habits he built over the past four years as a Wave student, athlete and community member are what helped him become such a presence in the Pepperdine family. “Since I began running, I don’t think I have skipped a single day,” Flint said. “For … [Read more...] about Johnathan Flint: The Wave Who Won’t Break
Women’s Soccer Looks Ahead Toward the Coming Year
Pepperdine Women's Soccer season begins Aug. 17, against the Georgetown Hoyas at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Sophomore midfielder Tatum Wynalda said the team is building on the difficulties of the 2022 season. Members of the team said injuries held the team back from success during the 2022 season. "This year, we have a lot of unfinished business. We have a lot to prove because … [Read more...] about Women’s Soccer Looks Ahead Toward the Coming Year
Writing Waves: Wille the Wave’s Journey to Perform a Handstand
Art by Vivian Hsia Transparency Item: This is the opinion of Willie the Wave. I, Willie the Wave, have been able to do a handstand for as long as I can remember. Despite this, it never crossed my mind that I should do one on the sidelines as I cheer on the Waves. That was until spring break at the West Coast Conference basketball tournament in Las Vegas. I was going up … [Read more...] about Writing Waves: Wille the Wave’s Journey to Perform a Handstand
Men’s Basketball’s Valiant Effort Falls Short Versus No. 13 Gonzaga
Pepperdine Men's Basketball sophomore guard Houston Mallette (No. 0) shoots a jump shot versus No. 13 Gonzaga on Feb. 18, at Firestone Fieldhouse. Mallette led the Waves with 22 points. Photos by Brandon Rubsamen Pepperdine Men’s Basketball sophomore guard Houston Mallette sprinted to the left wing in transition and drilled a 3-pointer to cut No. 13 Gonzaga’s lead to just one … [Read more...] about Men’s Basketball’s Valiant Effort Falls Short Versus No. 13 Gonzaga