DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer After months of speculation, anticipation and prediction, 64 college basketball teams will finally start the Big Dance. March Madness and the NCAA Tournament starts today with 16 games throughout the afternoon and evening, and another 16 on Friday. For many, this exciting event is a way of life for a few weeks. Businesses are expected to lose $4.7 … [Read more...] about ‘Madness’ hits campus: tourney begins today
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Star pitcher aims to lead Waves to Omaha
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor After receiving three preseason awards, Brett Hunter has the most expectations on the baseball team. With the 2008 season under way, the junior pitcher sat down for a session of “10 Minutes With…” to talk about his personal life, the clown on the team, Pam Anderson, his view on steroids in baseball and more. You were recently named to … [Read more...] about Star pitcher aims to lead Waves to Omaha
Pep puts up high marks at Northridge, looks forward to USC
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor After returning from the South Florida Open the previous week, the men’s and women’s track team participated in the Northridge Relays this past weekend. Pepperdine had four men and five women and place in the top 10. “We were excited for the Northridge meet because it was the first kind of big invitational,” Coach Robert Radnoti said. … [Read more...] about Pep puts up high marks at Northridge, looks forward to USC
Waves halt road woes
GREG BARNETTSports Editor Coming off three straight road losses against Brigham Young University and Cal State Northridge, the No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team bounced back with a win in its final road match of the season against UC Santa Barbara on Saturday night (30-23, 30-25, 35-33). With the win, the Waves improved to 9-8 in conference play and 9-8 overall. Head Coach … [Read more...] about Waves halt road woes
Coaches go round, players stay strong
CHRIS KOCHMANStaff Writer Freshman Tyrone Shelley takes a deep breath with a countenance of confusion. He struggles to find words as he begins describing the disastrous whirlwind that was the Pepperdine basketball season. “I don’t know if I’ll be back next year, I have to look at all my options,” Shelley says. “I think Pepperdine is a great school and we really have a chance of … [Read more...] about Coaches go round, players stay strong
