Right from the opening kick the Pepperdine women's soccer team looked like it was a class above dominating virtually every aspect of Sunday's game. The Waves shook off the cobwebs from last week's contest and showcased its truer form defeating Hawaii 2-0 at Tari Frahm Rokus field.While the offensive scoring chances were the talk of the game the Waves' defense didn't disappoint … [Read more...] about Women clinch fourth shutout of season
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Weekend meet proves challenging for Waves
On Saturday Sept. 12 the men's and women's cross-country teams participated in the Asics/UC Irvine Collegiate and Open Cross Country Invitational at the Anteater Recreation Center.On the men's side this race was open to any runner interested in participating in the event not only Divison 1 runners.Sophomore Kenny Smith was the first runner from the men's side to cross the … [Read more...] about Weekend meet proves challenging for Waves
For coach it's about more than numbers
For Nina Matthies it's about more than just winning. It's about passion for a game that has been part of her life for more than 40 years. And on Sept. 11 Matthies reached a milestone that solidified her place in Pepperdine women's volleyball history as if she weren't there already.Clinching her 500th win in her 27th season as head coach of the women's … [Read more...] about For coach it's about more than numbers
Waves shut out Houston 1-0 on Reilly's PK
It wasn't a pretty win but it was a win nonetheless. Following a scoreless first half the Pepperdine women's soccer team began to show some life in the final 35 minutes picking up the game-winning goal by senior Kelly Reilly as the Waves defeated the visiting Houston Cougars 1-0 on Friday.In what proved to be the tale of two halves the Waves played well enough and caught … [Read more...] about Waves shut out Houston 1-0 on Reilly's PK
Athletic facility funding was previously allocated
It is no secret that Pepperdine's campus underwent serious renovations during the summer months. One of these renovations as described in the Aug. 31 Graphic was the construction of the new weight room built exclusively for Division 1 athletes as well as the hiring of a nutritionist and physical trainer. Although the Graphic story suggested a relationship … [Read more...] about Athletic facility funding was previously allocated