Similar to the last rivalry thriller against Loyola Marymount the Pepperdine men's basketball team made an energetic second-half comeback against the Lions in Los Angeles on Saturday night. But this time a powerful Pepperdine offensive surge in the second half was not enough to defeat its rival despite its success in the previous West Coast Conference matchup against the Lions … [Read more...] about Waves' road woes continue
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Final farewell to an NFL great
I start most mornings the right way— after falling out of bed at 8:30 a.m. I stumble into the kitchen and pour myself a bowl of Frosted Flakes Lucky Charms or if I feel the need for something healthy that day Raisin Bran. Then eager for my daily intake of sports news I flip on ESPN and try to pay attention in my half-awake state (because let's face it anything before 10 … [Read more...] about Final farewell to an NFL great
Waves upend second No. 1 team in two weeks bring record to .500
The No. 10 Pepperdine men's volleyball team beat the top-ranked team in the nation for the second time in eight days and looks to do so again this coming Friday.The Waves went on the road and defeated No. 1 Cal State Northridge in four games (30-24 24-30 30-22 30-24)."When we have our friends and classmates there we feel a sense of responsibility to deliver not only for us but … [Read more...] about Waves upend second No. 1 team in two weeks bring record to .500
Lady Waves to battle Broncos in 'Pink Zone'
This Saturday the women's basketball team will take on Santa Clara at 2 p.m. as a part of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association's (WBCA) Pink Zone event.The WBCA's Pink Zone is an international program that involves coaches and players raising awareness of breast cancer on the court on campuses and in their communities.Last season's WBCA Pink Zone campaign raised more than … [Read more...] about Lady Waves to battle Broncos in 'Pink Zone'
Successful home opener good sign for spring season
In its 2010 spring season home opener the Pepperdine women's tennis team defeated Rice University at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center on Sunday Feb. 7 5-2. The Waves (2-3) will not have another home match until early March.Sunday's matchup began with three doubles matches. Anamika Bhargava and Marie Zalameda played together but fell to their Rice counterparts … [Read more...] about Successful home opener good sign for spring season