Andrea Oates was comfortable travelling all the way from Pretoria South Africa to play tennis for Pepperdine. Even if it was sort of a last-minute deal.The sophomore has played tennis since she was 6 years old. "It was kind of a family affair Oates said. My grandparents played my mom played and my sisters and I have played since we were really small. It started totally … [Read more...] about Tennis player takes own path
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Lacrosse player shares her story
Some athletes are born to play. Junior Courtney Schneck is one such athlete."There are pictures of me in diapers with lacrosse sticks said Schneck. I played organized lacrosse starting in third or fourth grade."A native of West Islip N.Y. Schneck20 grew up loving lacrosse. Now she's a key player on Pepperdine's women's lacrosse team."I've been playing my entire life. My dad … [Read more...] about Lacrosse player shares her story
Everyday dads are everyday heroes
The sun and the moon are two distinct celestial objects one no more exciting than the other. That is until the moon decides to shimmy its way between the Earth and our closest star creating what we know as a solar eclipse. These two unique and special objects are constant yet when aligned become something rare and newsworthy.In the wide world of sports there exists a slightly … [Read more...] about Everyday dads are everyday heroes
Former Wave Dennis Johnson earns NBA Hall of Fame nod
From the time he was young former Waves' basketball superstar Dennis Johnson knew he had to be different. Not only was it tough distinguishing himself amidst a family of 16 children but growing up in a place where violent crime and broken households were as inevitable as Saturday morning cartoons. For Johnson being different meant a way out.Raised in rundown Compton Calif. … [Read more...] about Former Wave Dennis Johnson earns NBA Hall of Fame nod
Pepperdine drops home-season finale
Usually the No. 2 Pepperdine men's volleyball team knows how to pull off a win in the fifth game but in their last home meeting Saturday April 3 against No. 11 UC Irvine the Waves just couldn't end up on top falling short 3-2.Coming into the match Pepperdine had a chance to move up in the polls because of Stanford's recent loss to Cal State Northridge. Chances looked good for … [Read more...] about Pepperdine drops home-season finale