Taylor BirdAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s soccer team split a pair of home overtime matches last weekend, as it bested Iowa 1-0 on Friday to notch its first victory of the season before falling 3-2 to Northwestern on Sunday. On Friday, the Waves (1-3-1) dominated play throughout regulation, posting a 16-2 shot advantage and preventing the Hawkeyes (2-2) from … [Read more...] about Waves settle for split, win first match of season
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Waves strike again
Steven SiwekStaff Writer Success continues for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team. Off to their best start since the 2000 season, when they went 9-0, the Waves (9-0) took home the tournament trophy in back-to-back weekends at the Titan Volleyball Classic and Oregon State Asics Classic. Leading the way was senior outside hitter Julie Rubenstein, who earned another … [Read more...] about Waves strike again
Rubenstein leads Waves to perfect opening weekend
STEVEN SIWEKStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team started off its season with a smash. During the Labor Day weekend, the Waves went 3-0, defeating UNC Greensboro (25-15, 25-21, 25-15), Delaware (25-15, 25-12, 25-20) and Cal State Fullerton (25-21, 25-13, 25-18) to win the Titan Volleyball Classic in Fullerton, Calif. This is the first time the Waves have started … [Read more...] about Rubenstein leads Waves to perfect opening weekend
Runners compete against Lions
ALEXIS SEBRINGSports Assistant Pepperdine’s cross country runners rushed to the finish line at Alumni Park Saturday. However, they did not quite beat their dual meet competitors from Loyola Marymount, with the men finishing 17-45 and the women keeping it close at 25-31. This meet lacked the top runners from Pepperdine, but that didn't stop sophomores Chelsea Wishard and Seth … [Read more...] about Runners compete against Lions
From the Fieldhouse: Fall Sports Preview
Derek SedamAssistant Online Editor A new year of sports is here. With the Riptide meeting upon us today, it’s time to get geared up and ready to go for the upcoming year. While some whine and moan about not having a football team (it’ll never happen, sorry), Pepperdine’s plethora of sports offer something unique for everyone. Forget the Loyola Marymount rivalry, which we have … [Read more...] about From the Fieldhouse: Fall Sports Preview