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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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
Baseball wins off the bat
Photos by Arin DeGroff For those who have been missing more options in their daytime weekend sports entertainment, fear not. If you missed the excitement on the baseball field this past weekend, here’s a newsflash: the season has started again. The baseball team may be late to the party — basketball, volleyball, tennis and golf have been underway for quite some time now … [Read more...] about Baseball wins off the bat
Waves and PGA connect on the green
Photo by Marisa Padilla Football – a game for gentlemen played by hooligans. While everyone is caught up in the current football fanaticism over the upcoming Super Bowl, let’s not forget that the original title-holders of the “gentleman’s game” is the sport of golf. Just as Chi-Chi Rodriguez, perhaps Puerto Rico’s most famous golfer, once said: “golf is the most fun you can … [Read more...] about Waves and PGA connect on the green
The Journey of a Recruit
Photo by Paola Ramos An athletic team is only as good as its athletes, and at a four-year college the pressure is even higher for coaches to literally and figuratively be on the ball about recruiting. Case in point: at the time he was being interviewed, men’s basketball Head Coach Marty Wilson was en route to the airport in Texas. He was about to scout out a potential … [Read more...] about The Journey of a Recruit