Photo by Sean GravesWhen it comes to college sports, being a freshman can often imply inexperience and sitting on the sidelines before stepping up for the big challenge.But this certainly doesn’t apply to the women’s swim and dive team, where 17 out of the 35 athletes on the team are freshmen. And these aren’t just any freshmen. With six seniors bound to … [Read more...] about Freshmen Swim into the Fast Lane
Love at First Spike: Waves Serve on Point and Bag Win
Photo by Gabriella ChanAll the way in Nashville, Tennessee, the women’s volleyball team kicked off the Lipscomb Invitational with style. A convincing 3-1 win over Florida Atlantic last Friday gave the fans a taste of what the Waves are capable of this season. Their stunning start, however, was stalled by a 3-1 loss to Lipscomb later that day. But a subsequent 3-0 … [Read more...] about Love at First Spike: Waves Serve on Point and Bag Win
Women’s Tennis Undefeated in the WCC
Photo by Esther Kang One victory was simply not enough for the women’s tennis team. Within two days, the Waves delivered back-to-back stunning victories at home in Malibu to finally convince the fans that the NCAA tournament in May is becoming more of a reality. On April 3, the Waves shut down the University of San Francisco (USF) 7-0 and on April 4, once again by 7-0, the … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Undefeated in the WCC
Waves Keep Up Strong Tennis Season
Photo by Matt BentonThe Waves’ men’s tennis faced BYU in Malibu last Saturday and clinched their 11th win of the season with a convincing 4-1 win as part of the West Coast Conference (WCC). Despite the strong performance, the Waves were off to a slow start. Playing for the doubles point, freshman Pedro Iamachkine and sophomore Tom Hill lost on the No. 2 court, and … [Read more...] about Waves Keep Up Strong Tennis Season
Josh Taylor: Swift Hitter Sets Waves for Wins
Photo by Esther Kang When senior outside hitter Josh Taylor was in ninth grade, he never thought volleyball was a sport that would take him through college. His mother forced him to go to practice. He hated it to the point that crying after practice became a routine. “My mother said I could either get a job or try out for the volleyball team because my main sport, which I … [Read more...] about Josh Taylor: Swift Hitter Sets Waves for Wins