ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer It was a bittersweet weekend for the No.-24 Pepperdine women’s soccer team (11-6-3), blanking the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 3-0, in an impressive victory at home in the season finale Saturday afternoon. It was a great way to celebrate Senior Day, as senior players Lindsey Redlin, Courtney Nelson, Jennifer Brewer, Caitlin Mitchell, Lauren Treinen, Loretta … [Read more...] about Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
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Nilsson heads home
GREG BARNETTSports Assistant Per Nilsson, the Waves assistant coach for the past five seasons, has left Pepperdine to take the head coaching position for his alma mater Mississippi State. During his five years at Pepperdine, Nilsson has been vital to the rise of the men’s tennis program on the national level. The Waves were 119-38 while Nilsson was on staff and also extended … [Read more...] about Nilsson heads home
Pep brings out brooms, sweeps first WCC series
JANE LEESports Editor If you mention Barry Enright’s name to any one of the eight players on the field with him on Fridays, none is ever short of words to describe the standout pitcher. “He’s amazing,” junior center fielder Adrian Ortiz said of his teammate. “We’ve been together since freshman year, and every time he starts you automatically know we’re almost guaranteed a … [Read more...] about Pep brings out brooms, sweeps first WCC series
Giddy up luck on cowboy golf course
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer The thought of spurs sinking into a putting green just doesn’t seem like it would fly at a golf course. However with a name like cowboy golf, the only thought that probably comes to mind is a showdown between Wrangler and Polo. Cowboy golf is known by a variety of names including Snakes and Ladders, Bola Toss and Monkeyball. It involves PVC … [Read more...] about Giddy up luck on cowboy golf course
Struggles in tourney land men in 14th spot
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team concluded its regular season action when it placed 14th of 15 at the National Invitational Tournament that ended Tuesday. The Waves posted a final-round 6-over par 294 to total a 54-hole score of 18-over par at the par-72, 7,200-yard OMNI Tucson National in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona State captured the team title … [Read more...] about Struggles in tourney land men in 14th spot