TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant A season-best 55.9 shooting percentage was not enough to keep the Pepperdine women’s basketball team from falling 92-85 to conference rival Gonzaga on Saturday afternoon. The Waves (6-17, 1-8 WCC) have dropped six games in a row and 14 of their last 15. Head Coach Julie Rousseau said she is tired of losing but is still optimistic the team can bounce … [Read more...] about Pep’s troubles continue with feisty Zags
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Alabama snaps Waves’ winning streak
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Alabama tennis team traveled to the Ralphs-Strauss Tennis Center on Saturday and dealt Pepperdine its first home loss in 58 matches. The No.-21 Waves lost the doubles point, but rallied to win three singles matches to take the lead, 3-1. However, it wasn’t enough as Pepperdine couldn’t pull out another victory in any of the other three singles … [Read more...] about Alabama snaps Waves’ winning streak
Carroll sparks Pep, men top Long Beach
DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Paul Carroll is back. The All-American on the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team returned to the squad from a hand injury Wednesday and helped the Waves snap No.-3 Long Beach State’s perfect record with a remarkable 3-0 victory. Carroll, who missed eight matches due to a fractured right hand, said he is … [Read more...] about Carroll sparks Pep, men top Long Beach
Freshman earns best finish, team finishes eighth at tourney
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s golf team, led by freshman Taylore Karle, totaled 914 strokes to finish in a tie for eighth place at the Northtrop Grumman Regional Challenge in Palos Verdes, Calif. This was the Waves’ first tournament of the spring. A total of 15 schools participated, and UCLA took first place with 876 strokes, followed by Florida (883) and … [Read more...] about Freshman earns best finish, team finishes eighth at tourney
Golf coach all ‘fore’ contention, fundraising efforts
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team’s spring season begins this week with the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational in Jacksonville, Flor. Head Coach John Geiberger recently sat down with the Graphic to discuss his goals for the team this season, his annual fundraiser tournament and his recent experience caddying for Jason Gore at the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope … [Read more...] about Golf coach all ‘fore’ contention, fundraising efforts
