The annual celebration of Blue and Orange Madness took over Firestone Fieldhouse on Oct. 6.The night began as Pepperdine PA announcer Asher Low rallied the crowd to welcome the men's and women’s basketball teams to the floor. The festivities included a "shooting stars" challenge, half-court shots for tuition, a brand-new three-on-three scrimmage, a dunk contest and … [Read more...] about Blue and Orange Madness: Slam Dunks, Half-Court Shots and Free Tuition
Women's Basketball
Pepperdine Welcomes Large Influx of Transfer Student Athletes to Start the New Year
As the 2023-2024 school year begins, Pepperdine will welcome a total of 37 transfer student-athletes across all sports, Associate Director of Athletics Amanda Kurtz wrote in an Aug 9, email to the Graphic. For multiple teams, such as Women’s Basketball and baseball, these numbers are much higher than in previous years. The experience of transfer student-athletes is a valuable … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Welcomes Large Influx of Transfer Student Athletes to Start the New Year
Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
Junior Isabel Montoya, women's basketball point guard, poses with a basketball. Montoya said she's expressed resilience and stillness in her recovery. Photos by Lucian HimesJunior Isabel Montoya, women’s basketball point guard, said her first experience with basketball was playing pickup in elementary school.“It was the first sport where I really had to prove … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Athletes Step Back from Injuries
Meaningful Ink: Pepp Athletes Share the Stories Behind Their Tattoos
Six Pepperdine athletes from five different sports show their tattoos. These tattoos represent everything from words to live by, to family members who have died. Photos provided by sources Tattoos can be a way for people to showcase the most important aspects of who they are as people and where they come from.Six Pepperdine athletes said they represent the most important … [Read more...] about Meaningful Ink: Pepp Athletes Share the Stories Behind Their Tattoos
Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Falls to Pacific 66-59
The Waves gather before tip-off in the game against University of Pacific on Feb.4. Despite the exciting third quarter, Pepperdine lost 59-66. Photos by Colton RubsamenPepperdine Women’s Basketball lost to the University of the Pacific on Feb. 4, with a score of 66-59. This is their fourth straight loss and puts them at 7-16 on the season.The top scorers for the game were … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Women’s Basketball Falls to Pacific 66-59