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The Pepperdine women’s soccer team defeated Portland in a home game Sunday. The No. 3 Waves managed to gain an additional last-minute score after senior Lauren Cole netted a goal by a penalty kick. The game started by a vicious attack from the opponent’s side and in the 13th minute as Pilot’s Michaela Capella scored in the Waves’ net. After several attacks, freshman Lynn … [Read more...] about Soccer heads to the top

“What year are you?” is an easy question any college student can answer with ease, but for 18-year-old golfer Grace Na, it is actually quite complicated. Na graduated from Almaeda High School in December 2010 and enrolled at Pepperdine in January 2011 for the spring semester. As a result, Pepperdine labels her as a sophomore even though this is her first full year of school and … [Read more...] about Na swings as a Wave

Pepperdine’s pack pulled off another impressive performance this weekend, beating USC 21-19.  Though the undefeated Waves expected to defeat USC, they were surprised at how close USC managed to make the game. Senior Dalton Egger and junior Takuto Suzuki both scored spectacular tries. Although USC started the match with an early try due to the  talents of rising star Suzuki, the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine defeats USC and prepares for weekend tournament

Hungarian native Bence Valics is an athlete who seems to be undaunted by a challenge. In addition to being the goalie for Pepperdine’s No. 6-ranked men’s water polo team, Valics has displayed courage by facing and overcoming language and cultural barriers while handling the course load of his challenging classes. Just as Valics stands ready to defend the Pepperdine goal, … [Read more...] about Valics swims in new waters