Photo by Marisa PadillaMen's Basketball:After winning three of the past five games in conference play, the Pepperdine Waves men’s basketball team looks to continue its success in a rather surprising season as it embarks on a four-game Northern California road trip. On this trip, the Waves look to contend against Gonzaga and Saint Mary’s for first place in the WCC … [Read more...] about Ballers Battle Mid-season Blues
Women's Basketball
Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve the Season
Photo by Marisa Padilla During winterbreak, the women’s basketball team could have been found shooting hoops and conditioning in Firestone Fieldhouse. Last weekend, the Waves were on the road to face Gonzaga University on Jan. 15 and University of Portland on Jan. 17 but were unfortunate enough to lose both games. The Waves came off to a terrific start in the WCC opener … [Read more...] about Women’s Basketball Looks to Improve the Season
Former Basketball Players Sue Coach, Pepperdine
Photo by Allison Hubbard Former Waves basketball players Haley Videckis and Layana White are suing Pepperdine University and Women's Head Basketball Coach Ryan Weisenberg. The couple is suing over allegations of sexual discrimination they say they endured while on the women's basketball team. The suit was filed Dec. 12 with the Superior Court of the State of California for … [Read more...] about Former Basketball Players Sue Coach, Pepperdine
Coaches Take More Responsibility Amidst Turn-Over
Photo Courtesy of the Pepperdine Athletics With the fall sports seasons well underway, it’s hard to ignore the new faces coaching on the sidelines. The Athletics Department faces new challenges in replacing staff members who are leaving — or have already left. Some left for opportunities at bigger schools, such as UCLA or the University of Michigan. With nine NCAA … [Read more...] about Coaches Take More Responsibility Amidst Turn-Over
Sweet Sixteen: NCAA women’s basketball
Photo courtesy of www.NCAA.comThe NCAA women’s basketball tournament will begin its Sweet Sixteen round of play this weekend, with some head-to-head matchups of the best teams the sport has to offer. Unsurprisingly (or perhaps very surprisingly, depending on your bracket), most of the top seeded teams have been able to advance thus far, making this upcoming round of play … [Read more...] about Sweet Sixteen: NCAA women’s basketball