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
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Women’s basketball looks forward
Photo Courtesy of Pepperdine Athletics Women’s basketball had an up-and-down season to say the least. The program was in the midst of reform, featuring a young squad without a single senior and a first year Head Coach Ryan Weisenberg, who brought in a fresh outlook on how the team would run its offensive and defensive schemes. And for the most part, it worked. The team … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball looks forward
Women’s basketball loses last regular season game
A 15th consecutive loss to Santa Clara, 67-61, away today capped off the women’s basketball team’s regular season play (1-17, 5-24). Junior Ea Shoushtari led the Waves in scoring with 21 points, and sophomore Keitra Wallace notched a double double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. They were the only two Pepperdine players in double figures. The Waves hung tight throughout the … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball loses last regular season game
Underdogs begin to climb
Photo Courtesy of Brandon Choe, Daily Bruin Women’s basketball gains a competitive edge with a new head coach and freshman talent, sparking a solid start The history of Pepperdine has been marked with waves of success, from George Pepperdine’s success at business to the Waves’ success on and off the courts. While the team’s mascot and name identify with the ocean perhaps a … [Read more...] about Underdogs begin to climb
Staff Editorial: Hot or not – Athletics decides
Attitude and branding of athletes are half the fun of spectator sports. The men’s basketball team debuted its 2013-14 season calendar at Blue and Orange Madness, and trust us: You’re going to want to grab one before they’re all gone. Will the combination of chains, compression shirts and sledgehammers translate into a more successful WCC record than last year’s 4-12? Perhaps … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Hot or not – Athletics decides
