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'
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Foreign students prep for KICK tourney
The sport of soccer has long been known for its global influence and its ability to unite people of all backgrounds. That has never been more evident than this weekend when the Office of International Student Services (ISS) and the Pepperdine International Club plan to join forces as they kickoff the KICK intramural soccer tournament at Tari Frahm Rokus Field.This Saturday from … [Read more...] about Foreign students prep for KICK tourney
Predictions for 2010 MLB season: American League
Last month I entertained you with my predictions for which National League baseball teams would win their divisions in 2010. With spring training just about to wind down I still stand by all my picks.There are two things I've learned from eight years of semi-following pre-season baseball: Phoenix Ariz. is one of the best places in the world and spring training results are no … [Read more...] about Predictions for 2010 MLB season: American League
Bhargava saves Waves from a double sweep
On Tuesday Pepperdine's women's tennis team was swept at home by No. 10-ranked California 7-0. The Waves now ranked 51 had only one victory during the match that came in the No. 3 doubles game won by sophomore Andrea Oates and senior Tania Rice.The doubles victory won by Oates and Rice was a close game as the Pepperdine pair won by a tiebreaker 8-7. The Waves' other two doubles … [Read more...] about Bhargava saves Waves from a double sweep
Waves end up winless in two-day Texas trip
Freshman Sebastian Fanselow and senior Bassam Beidas gave some of their best performances of the season this weekend in the Lone Star State but the 24th-ranked Waves were unable to scrape up a win. The team beared a 6-1 defeat against No. 18 Texas A&M on Friday and presented a tough challenge against No. 5 Texas on Sunday in a 4-3 loss."It was a major downer losing as a … [Read more...] about Waves end up winless in two-day Texas trip