Pepperdine’s rugby team has started the season strong since winning the Division II Southern Section Championship last year. The Waves crushed the visiting Azusa Pacific University Cougars 43-6 in their first preseason game Saturday, Oct. 8 followed by a 24-15 victory over rival Cal State Fullerton, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Fullerton. By the second half of the Oct. 8 game, head … [Read more...] about Rugby looks to repeat reign as Division II champs
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Spartan Race comes to Malibu
Who doesn’t like to be challenged? Who doesn’t like to prove they are a survivor? Who doesn’t like to have fun? Competitors can prepare to be tested Nov. 19, when the Spartan Race comes to Malibu. The Spartan Sprint is a light form of the race and will be hosted at the famous Calamigos Ranch. Started in 2010, the Spartan Race is one of the world’s leading obstacle course … [Read more...] about Spartan Race comes to Malibu
Team struggles to find rhythm
Struggling through the weekend against top competition, the No. 5-ranked men’s water polo team finished the SoCal Tournament 1-3, with each match decided by 3 points or fewer. The Waves began the tournament with a narrow 11-9 victory over the host team, Long Beach State, on Saturday. They started off hot, jumping to a 6-2 lead in the first quarter, but at the half the Waves … [Read more...] about Team struggles to find rhythm
Women’s team ranked in top 20
The nationally ranked No. 20 women’s volleyball team just came out of a decisive victory over rival school Loyola Marymount Wednesday. Though LMU attempted to put up a fight, the Waves clearly dominated the game, shutting the Lions out 3-0. This victory leaves the Waves record at 10-5 overall and 4-0 in the WCC. Loyola had no chance with the Waves offense and defense playing at … [Read more...] about Women’s team ranked in top 20
All-American Waves serve up championship victories
The men’s tennis team opens its fall season at one of the most prestigious tournaments, the nine-day ITA All-American Championship. Out of nine members of the Pepperdine team, four are fighting for the national title from Oct. 1 through Oct. 9 at the Michael D. Case Tennis Center on the Tulsa campus in Oklahoma. The event started with the pre-qualifying singles event Monday. … [Read more...] about All-American Waves serve up championship victories