WILLIAM ADAMSStaff Writer The women’s tennis team started the fall season Saturday, competing in two separate tournaments, both of which are individual and doubles events. Six Waves competed in San Diego State Fall Tennis Classic and captured fist and second places in singles and first and consolation in doubles, while sophomore Anete Bandere and seniors Bianca Dulgheru played … [Read more...] about Waves open fall action at two tournaments
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Golfers finish 3rd at tourney
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant The Pepperdine men’s golf team looked to follow its opening tournament win with a strong finish at the Husky Invitational in Bremerton, Wash. The third round was cancelled due to rain and only Monday’s two rounds determined the winner. Pepperdine finished in third place behind winner Oregon State University and the University of Washington. Oregon … [Read more...] about Golfers finish 3rd at tourney
Maniacal Mascot Unmasked
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor In the midst of a busy fall sports schedule, the athletes are not the only ones feeling the crunch. Pepperdine’s mascot Willie the Wave has been busy making his presence felt at Waves home games. The friendly and bubbly face of Pepperdine sports found time between contests to sit down in an exclusive interview to talk about his role, his … [Read more...] about Maniacal Mascot Unmasked
Pep shines at home
MACK CARROLL/Staff Photographer SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Pepperdine water polo team stayed perfect in its home waters at Saturday’s Pepperdine Mini, including a comeback victory during its home opener against cross-town rival Loyola Marymount. The fifth-ranked Waves won their home opener of the season in Saturday’s first match, when they sank No.-10 LMU 11-9 with an … [Read more...] about Pep shines at home
Siblings shoot ‘fore’ success
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Ever since the two were young, Austyn and Taylore Karle have pushed each other to be strong golfers, and now all the hard work has paid off. Both are freshmen this year at Pepperdine and both are members of the men’s and women’s golf teams. Since both are freshmen, some might mistake them as twins, but they’re not. Austyn is a year and a half older … [Read more...] about Siblings shoot ‘fore’ success