The Brooklyn Nets selected Kessler Edwards No. 44 overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. Edwards made his NBA debut versus the Golden State Warriors on Nov. 16, 2021, where he became the first NBA player from Pepperdine since Alex Acker.
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Pepperdine Baseball and Men’s Volleyball Players Test Positive for COVID-19
For the first time this semester, two of Pepperdine’s teams had to quarantine for 10 days due to COVID-19. Players from each team explained the reasons for the positive tests and when they’ll be cleared to play.
Men’s Basketball Falls In Overtime to End Season
After a win against Santa Clara, Pepperdine Men’s Basketball suffers a heartbreaking loss to BYU in the WCC Tournament Semifinal. Late-game heroics from Colbey Ross were not enough to get the Waves past the Cougars in overtime.
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Season Ends In Las Vegas
The Pepperdine Women’s Basketball season came to an end against PCH rival Loyola Marymount on March 4. The Waves look to rebuild and improve for next season.
LMU Hands Pepperdine Basketball Third Straight Loss
Pepperdine lost its third straight conference game in the high-intensity PCH Cup. Pepperdine falls to 11-11 on the season with one tune-up game remaining before the WCC Tournament.
Pepperdine Basketball Thwarts Comeback, Escapes Saint Mary’s
After a late 12-0 run from the Saint Mary’s Gaels, Pepperdine escaped a home contest on Saturday to make it three straight victories. It is the second time in Lorenzo Romar’s tenure where they have won three consecutive conference games.
Emily Shane Foundation Utilizes Pepperdine Athletes for Mentorship
Created by the Emily Shane Foundation, the Successful Education Achievement Program provides students in the Malibu community with one-on-one tutorship and counseling. While Pepperdine students have participated in the program since its creation in 2012, the University’s athletes are getting more involved.
Men’s Basketball Rallies, Stuns BYU
Pepperdine Men’s Basketball responds to the Thursday loss to BYU by beating them in Firestone Fieldhouse as a result of late game heroics from Colbey Ross and Kessler Edwards. The Waves hand the Cougars their fourth loss and jump to third in West Coast Conference standings.
Pepperdine Athletics: Waves Stack up To Larger SoCal Schools
Pepperdine’s student-athletes and coaches compare with talent more so than numbers to familiar in-state opponents. With a small student population in a competitive area, the Waves have surprising amounts of high-caliber teams annually.
Division I Teams at Pepperdine by Participation
The fall 2020 special edition of the Graphic explores Pepperdine, Malibu and the world by the numbers.
