Students celebrate basketball opener

Pepperdine students partied outside the Firestone Fieldhouse Friday night at the Wave’s Tailgate Party before the start of the men’s basketball opener against Westmont.

The Board treated students to free food, drinks and entertainment, to celebrate the start of the season and bring students out to show their support. 

“Were glad to see so many people come out.” said senior Dustin Glentzer, a programming board member. “Who doesn’t love root beer and burgers?”

The line of students wraped around the corner, and volunteers could not cook fast enough to feed everyone in time. The free food lured some students who might have not come otherwise.

“It’s a way to bring together students in order to celebrate,” said freshman Nikki Torriente. “I’m just here for the free food.” Torriente came for the food, but she stayed to watch the Waves in action.

Pepperdine students partied outside the Firestone Fieldhouse Friday night at the Wave’s Tailgate Party befoer the start of the men’s basketball game against Westmont.

Fans can finally get their first look at the Pepperdine basketball team as the players face off against Westmont.

The Board treated students to free food, drinks and entertainment, to celebrate the start of the season and bring students out to show their support. 

“Were glad to see so many people come out.” said board member Dustin Glentzer. “Who doesn’t love root beer and burgers?”

            So many students appeared that the line warped around the corner. Volunteers could not cook fast enough to feed everyone in time.

            “It’s a good problem to have.” said Casey Gillam, staff advisor. “ I would rather not enough food than to have an excess of food left over.”

            The free food lured students that might have not come other wise.

“It’s a way to bring together students in order to celebrate” Said freshman Nikki Torriente. “I’m just here for the free food.”

            She came for the food but stayed to watch the waves in action.

            The tailgate party was successful. It brought new and old fans together to bring their energy up as they watch their team in action.