The Pepperdine Student Programming Board hosted a free outdoor volleyball tournament on Saturday called "Sand Between Your Toes." From athletic games to cultural events the Board organizes free weekend events on campus so that all students -- with or without transportation -- can attend.Four separate co-ed teams registered for the tournament and were ready to spend their … [Read more...] about Board hosts volleyball tournament
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Waves place fifth at New Mexico golf season opener
Pepperdine's men golf team traveled all the way to Albuquerque New Mexico on Sept. 11 and 12 for the William H. Tucker Intercollegiate tournament. The Waves ended the weekend in a tie for fifth place out of 17 schools. Sophomore Josh Anderson led the team in the tournament and individually finished in ninth place out of 104 golfers. "Anytime you finish in the top 10 it has … [Read more...] about Waves place fifth at New Mexico golf season opener
Women clinch fourth shutout of season
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
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