The men's tennis team has high hopes this year after coming off of an impressive 2008-2009 season. The team had numerous accomplishments this past year specifically senior Bassam Bedias and then-senior Omar Altman who became NCAA All-Americans in both singles and doubles. The Waves also have two nationally ranked players according to the Campbell/ITA National Pre-Season Div. I … [Read more...] about Waves tennis takes to the courts
Sports
Swimmer dives into success
Everyone has a special talent.Whether it's showcased in sports the arts the classroom or anywhere in between we all have something that makes us proud. In a sense each and every one of us has a gift that keeps on giving. Some are gifted with the ability to dance gracefully across a stage in a French ballet. Others have instincts for a game that just cannot be taught or … [Read more...] about Swimmer dives into success
Senior beats injury to shine on field
SCOTT LAWRENCEStaff Writer Injuries are an inevitable occurrence in the world of sports. Some can sideline athletes for life, while others may only give them a bruise. But, whether people like it or not, they just happen. Six games into the ’06 fall season, Waves soccer star Samantha Hire became yet another athlete stripped from participating in the sport she loved. Hire … [Read more...] about Senior beats injury to shine on field
Behind the Scenes with John Collett and Greg Lee
STEVEN SIWEKStaff Writer Like peanut butter and jelly or Batman and Robin, so are juniors John Collett and Greg Lee. These two have combined to become the voice of Pepperdine sports: announcing games to fans, giving play-by-play analysis over radio and television, as well as co-producing Pepperdine’s Sports Report. The unstoppable duo have covered every sport Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with John Collett and Greg Lee
Men shoot par, finish third
Greg BarnettOnline Assistant The Pepperdine men’s golf team headed to New Mexico last week, attempting to defend its title at the William Tucker Intercollegiate, but it finished in third place at the University of New Mexico Championship Course in Albuquerque. The Waves shot an even par total of 864, finishing one shot behind host University of New Mexico and 12 shots behind … [Read more...] about Men shoot par, finish third