TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Junior Courtney Young and freshmen Amanda Ajdari and David Williams put their names in the record books Saturday as the Pepperdine men’s and women’s track teams took part in the USC Trojan Invitational in Los Angeles. Young clocked in at 10:21.15 in the 3000 meters, surpassing her personal best and the previous school record by six seconds, to place … [Read more...] about Three Waves set school records at USC Trojan Invitational
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Waves claim win over Cal Baptist, prepare for six home matches
GREG BARNETT Sports Editor The No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team won its only non-conference match of the season Saturday night by beating California Baptist University, 3-1 (30-25, 28-30, 30-22, 30-23). With the win, the Waves improved to 10-8 overall and now look forward to finishing the season with six straight conference matches at home. “It was important that we got … [Read more...] about Waves claim win over Cal Baptist, prepare for six home matches
Waves edge Fighting Illini, extend streak
GREG BARNETTSports Editor In front of a large home crowd, the No.-15 Pepperdine men’s tennis team upset No.-12 University of Illinois on Wednesday afternoon, 4-3. With the win, the Waves won their fourth match in a row and improved to 7-6 in dual match play. Head Coach Adam Steinberg said his team played well and is turning its season around after a disappointing start. “Being … [Read more...] about Waves edge Fighting Illini, extend streak
‘Madness’ hits campus: tourney begins today
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
Waves score early, often in Fullerton victory
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Junior Robert Dickmann tossed seven shutout innings and the No.-16 Pepperdine baseball team exploded for nine runs in the first to notch a 13-2 home victory over No.-22 Cal State Fullerton on Tuesday. The Waves (14-5) have won four of their last five games and eight of their last 10. Pepperdine jumped out to a 5-0 lead before making their first out, … [Read more...] about Waves score early, often in Fullerton victory