Men's Hoops Hosts Exhibition on Friday
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November 4, 2009
MALIBU, Calif. ­- Pepperdine fans can get their first look at the 2009-10 men's basketball team this Friday night (Nov. 6) as the Waves host their one and only public exhibition against Westmont at 7 p.m. in Firestone Fieldhouse.
It's part of a doubleheader with the women, who host Cal State L.A. at 4 p.m. in their second exhibition game of the fall. A separate ticket is required for each game. Men's tickets are $15 (lower reserved), $12 (upper reserved), $10 (general admission) and $5 (general admission for children 8 and under).
The first 750 fans at the men's game will receive a free T-shirt (presented by Lily's Café of Malibu). Also, all Pepperdine staff and faculty in attendance can register to win a package of Waves' prizes in a halftime giveaway (presented by Pepperdine Human Resources).
Fans that are unable to make it to Malibu can watch both games online for free as part of a special Wave Casts promotion. Al Epstein, beginning his 25th season with Pepperdine, has the call of the men's game.
A young Pepperdine team made great strides last season under the leadership of Tom Asbury, who returned to Malibu to begin his second stint as the head coach of the Waves. The squad went 9-23 overall and 5-9 for sixth place in the WCC, but three of the top four scorers were freshmen and the other one was a sophomore. The 2009-10 Waves have 11 returning lettermen, among the most in school history.
Sophomore guard Keion Bell (Los Angeles, Calif./Pasadena HS), a preseason All-WCC first team selection, and junior forward Mychel Thompson (Portland, Ore./Stoneridge Prep), the team captain, are among the top returners.
The Waves posted a 97-80 win over Westmont in exhibition play two seasons ago. Last year, the Warriors went 16-14 overall and took sixth place in the Golden State Athletic Conference with a 10-10 record.
Season tickets are still on sale. Prices are $544 for a courtside seat, $204 for lower reserved seating and $163 for upper reserved seating, respectively. Season-ticket holders will enjoy benefits including reserved parking and admission to "At the Half" for halftime snacks. Those that make a minimum recommended donation - $150 for courtside reserved seating and $125 for either lower or upper reserved seating - will also become members of the Waves Club and be privy to those exclusive benefits as well. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the athletic offices in Heritage Hall, calling (866) WAVE-TIX or by visiting www.pepperdinesports.com, accessing the ticket brochure PDF and mailing it in.
