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
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1, 2 Count But Not Out
Photo by Gabriella ChanBaseball resumed West Coast Conference action this past weekend against PCH Cup rival Loyola Marymount University. The Waves hosted the Lions in a weekend three-game series, ultimately losing the Wells Fargo PCH Cup event two games to one. Almost halfway into the season, the Waves are now 11-14 overall and 2-4 in West Coast Conference play after two … [Read more...] about 1, 2 Count But Not Out
CAJERO: Rose Hoping Third Time’s the Charm
Photo courtesy of the Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman said Feb. 27 that point guard Derrick Rose would undergo surgery on his right meniscus — his third knee surgery in seven NBA seasons. They estimated that Rose would be able to play in four to six weeks, giving Rose a reasonable chance of suiting up for the playoffs. Rose was the top pick in the … [Read more...] about CAJERO: Rose Hoping Third Time’s the Charm
Life’s a Beach at No. 1
Photo by Meriel Peterson The defending national champion sand volleyball team landed the top spot, ranking No. 1 in the AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association) and Dig Magazine Collegiate Sand Volleyball preseason polls. The Waves are 5-1 on the season with wins over Loyola Marymount, Florida State, Texas Christian University, CSU Bakersfield and Grand Canyon … [Read more...] about Life’s a Beach at No. 1
Final Four Matches of the Champions League’s Sweet 16
Photo Courtesy of Kieran Lynam/FlickrAs the saying goes, “soccer is a box of surprises.” My predictions for the past four matches of the second leg of the Round of 16 are laid out below. Monaco x Arsenal, Stade Louis II, Tuesday, 12:45 p.m. The Gunners will have to beg the soccer gods for a miracle. After the 3-1 defeat in England, Arsenal’s task is almost … [Read more...] about Final Four Matches of the Champions League’s Sweet 16