DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor Sophomore Bassam Beidas, ranked No. 21 in singles, has won 12 matches in a row. Currently, Pepperdine’s No.-13 men’s tennis team has strung together nine straight wins. In between preparation for the upcoming match Sunday, “10 Minutes With…” caught up with Beidas, who talks about everything from his beginnings in tennis to team pranks and … [Read more...] about Tennis player brings flair to diverse team
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Freshman golfer overcomes car accident, strives ‘fore’ success at Division I level
COURT COMANStaff Writer After a friendly nine holes, a beaming Josh Anderson stepped into his friend’s Ford Focus for the ride of his life. As the two pulled up to a signal light, they recognized the car next to them as their teammates, and the engines began to rev. Everyone has been there before – high school drag racing, when getting a speeding ticket wasn’t the top priority, … [Read more...] about Freshman golfer overcomes car accident, strives ‘fore’ success at Division I level
Putnam finishes fifth, leads Waves in Arizona
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team finished in seventh after shooting 11-over par 875 over three rounds at the University of Arizona’s National Invitational Tournament. Head Coach John Geiberger said he was disappointed with the team’s finish, but there were some highlights including sophomore Andrew Widmar and freshman Andrew Putnam’s fine play.“We just … [Read more...] about Putnam finishes fifth, leads Waves in Arizona
Offense remains strong, Pep upsets Long Beach
DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor TAYLOR BIRDStaff Writer Sophomore Trent Diedrich’s two-run double and three Dirtbag errors sparked a five-run first inning for the No.-13 Pepperdine baseball team, as it made its way to a 7-5 victory against No.-3 Long Beach State on Tuesday afternoon at Eddy D. Field Stadium. “They’re a great team,” said Waves’ junior infielder Chase … [Read more...] about Offense remains strong, Pep upsets Long Beach
Rugby captain an ambassador on, off field
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor A native of Concord, N.C., senior Hunter Poarch never expected to play rugby in college. However, as the captain of Pepperdine’s rugby club, Poarch finds himself leading a 5-1 squad into the Men’s Division II Southern California Rugby Football Union playoffs in a few weeks at Loyola Marymount. The sports medicine major recently took time … [Read more...] about Rugby captain an ambassador on, off field