Photos by Sherry Yang Pepperdine Men's and Women's Basketball took center court Friday night with the annual Blue and Orange Madness showcase to kick off Waves Weekend. From high-flying dunks to half court heaves, coronation of kings and queens and dancers grooving the night away, Firestone Fieldhouse was filled with lots of blue, orange and Pepperdine spirit. But … [Read more...] about Blue & Orange Madness Kicks off Basketball Season
Women's Basketball
The Verdict’s Out
Photo Courtesy of Haley Videckis A jury recently ruled in favor of Pepperdine University in a case against the University for alleged discrimination of sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed by two former Women's Basketball players, Haley Videckis and Layana White, in 2014. The jury concluded Friday, August 11, that the accusations were not supported with enough … [Read more...] about The Verdict’s Out
Women’s Basketball Shuts Down San Diego 57-40 at Home
Photos courtesy of Milan LoiaconoSophomore forward Yasmine Robinson-Bacote scored 14 points and senior guard Allie Green added 11 to help Pepperdine women’s basketball defeat San Diego 57-40 at Firestone Fieldhouse on Saturday afternoon.Robinson-Bacote, who recorded her 10th double-double of the season, led the charge with 14 points and 14 rebounds to make her the ninth … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Shuts Down San Diego 57-40 at Home
Women’s Basketball Blownout BYU and Saint Mary’s at Home
Photo courtesy of Martin A. FolbPepperdine Women’s Basketball looked to jump ahead in the West Coast Conference standings as the team entered a tough stretch hosting three of four games at Firestone Fieldhouse. Despite winning the first match against Pacific 59-58 in the previous week, the Waves fell to Santa Clara on the road 61-40 before returning home to play host to … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Blownout BYU and Saint Mary’s at Home
Women’s Basketball Defeats Pacific at Home in 59-58 Thriller
Photo Courtesy of Martin A. Folb Sophomore forward Yasmine Robinson-Bacote scored 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting as Pepperdine Women’s Basketball hung on to a late lead down the stretch for a 59-58 win at Firestone Fieldhouse on Thursday night. Robinson-Bacote had 10 rebounds for her seventh double-double of the season, and freshman center Megan House added 14 points and 8 … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Defeats Pacific at Home in 59-58 Thriller