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Guillermo takes lead

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The Waves women’s tennis team tried their abilities against some of the most talented players around the country at the Mission Hills Desert Classic tournament in Rancho Mirage, Calif. from Friday to Sunday. Freshman Lorraine Guillermo distinguished her performance on the first day of the tournament by advancing in the singles draw and becoming the only student-athlete to win a … [Read more...] about Guillermo takes lead

Waves charge into playoffs

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For the first time in history, Pepperdine will host an NCAA women’s soccer tournament match. Ranked No. 3 in their division, the Waves (15-1-4, 7-1-0) face Long Beach State for game one at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. They were one of four WCC teams chosen to compete in the tournament. Prior to this, the NCAA has called up the Waves five times, the most recent being in 2005. Out of … [Read more...] about Waves charge into playoffs

New Wave shines: Nikolas Skouen

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Work hard and be humble. Although this might sound like simple, fortune-cookie wisdom, for transfer student Nikolas “Niko” Skouen, it is a recipe for success. Skouen, a Norwegian-born student, earned a spot on Pepperdine University’s basketball team after an outstanding season at Pratt Community College. “I would consider Niko one of the hardest workers that I have ever been … [Read more...] about New Wave shines: Nikolas Skouen

Rugby makes strong showing

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As the rainclouds passed away and the 8:30 a.m. sunshine broke through the Long Beach sky last Saturday, the Pepperdine men’s rugby team took to the pitch in what would be their first match in a long and exhausting day of rugby. The annual fall classic tournament hosted by the Cal State Long Beach Rugby Club consisted of 12 of Southern California’s top rugby clubs. Pepperdine, … [Read more...] about Rugby makes strong showing