GREG BARNETTSports Editor After almost beating higher-ranked teams multiple times this season but coming up short, the No.-26 women’s tennis team finally got the upset they’ve wanted at No.-16 Fresno State on Sunday afternoon. The Waves lost the doubles point to start the match, but stormed back to win four of six in the singles matches. With the win, the Waves improved to … [Read more...] about Waves earn upset win
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Freshman tennis star fitting in as smooth as his forehand
TONY SIMEONEStaff Writer Having been born and raised in Mexico City, Alejandro Moreno expected the transition to be harder. Usually only leaving his country to participate in tennis tournaments in the United States, Moreno came to Pepperdine facing what would be his longest stint outside of his home country. “I once took a two month trip, and that was the longest I had been … [Read more...] about Freshman tennis star fitting in as smooth as his forehand
Widmar, Putnam finish 11th while team limps to 10th place
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-37 Pepperdine men’s golf team continued its struggles this week with a 10th-place finish at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate in Austin, Texas. The Waves couldn’t get anything going during the tournament and stayed in the middle of the pack the entire way. Head Coach John Geiberger said it’s a little frustrating when a couple players play … [Read more...] about Widmar, Putnam finish 11th while team limps to 10th place
Former soccer player turns to track
JOHN COLLETTStaff Writer When Courtney Young stepped onto the campus of Pepperdine University in the fall of 2004, her sole purpose was to play soccer. Fast forward four years and this former soccer standout now finds herself running long distance on the Pepperdine women’s track team. “I’ve never really ran track at all,” Young said. The junior grew up playing soccer all her … [Read more...] about Former soccer player turns to track
Freshman golfer drives team to new heights
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor As a freshman, Taylore Karle leads the Pepperdine women’s golf team with a 73 stroke average. In addition, Karle has been the top Waves finisher in each of the team’s eight tournaments. Before next week’s West Coast Conference Championships in Tacoma, Wash., the Scottsdale, Ariz., native sat down and chatted about her start in golf, crazy … [Read more...] about Freshman golfer drives team to new heights