The No. 54-ranked Pepperdine women's tennis team defeated No. 58-ranked Cal Poly on Wednesday after two rescheduled matches due to rain this season 6-1. Pepperdine is now 7-12 this season.Pepperdine sophomore Andrea Oates said the Waves had confidence against visiting Cal Poly after two rescheduled matches."We knew we would have to compete hard but we also have a very good … [Read more...] about Rain subsides women win 6-1
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Lady Waves gear up for duel in the desert
The Pepperdine women's golf team nationally ranked fifth will conclude its 2009-2010 season at the PING/Arizona State Invitational tournament held in Tempe Ariz. this weekend. The tournament will consist of three one-day rounds to be played Friday April 9 to Sunday April 11 on the 72-par Karsten Golf Course.The tournament will host 17 teams from universities across the country. … [Read more...] about Lady Waves gear up for duel in the desert
Waves rally late upset Boise State
It has been an eventful week for the men's tennis team thus far as they came from a four-game losing streak to win the past two tournaments in down-to-the-wire 4-3 brawls.The Waves upset No. 11 Illinois on Saturday making for their highest-opponent-ranked win of the season and made a close comeback to defeat Boise State on Tuesday afternoon. "I was really happy for all of … [Read more...] about Waves rally late upset Boise State
Butler survives 'Madness in Indianapolis'
Somewhere hidden between acres of cornfields and abandoned auto plants lies a distinctive piece of hallowed ground in the sport of basketball. This middle-of-nowhere locale has given us the likes of Larry Bird John Wooden and Oscar Robinson. Even Larry Steele and Bryce Drew call this wonderful place home. But so too does another budding hero. The place is Indianapolis Ind. … [Read more...] about Butler survives 'Madness in Indianapolis'
Waves defeat Bruins in controversial fifth set
As Willie the Wave offered high fives and the band played "we're gonna fight fight fight for Pepperdine" in the Firestone Fieldhouse on Wednesday night the men's volleyball team prepared to battle UCLA.In a long and excruciating five games the Waves finally put down the Bruins 30-24 25-30 30-21 23-30 and 15-10."This was a long match junior blocker Tyler Jaynes said. We really … [Read more...] about Waves defeat Bruins in controversial fifth set