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
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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
Coaches go round, players stay strong
CHRIS KOCHMANStaff Writer Freshman Tyrone Shelley takes a deep breath with a countenance of confusion. He struggles to find words as he begins describing the disastrous whirlwind that was the Pepperdine basketball season. “I don’t know if I’ll be back next year, I have to look at all my options,” Shelley says. “I think Pepperdine is a great school and we really have a chance of … [Read more...] about Coaches go round, players stay strong
Waves stay hot, win two in Vegas
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-25 Pepperdine women’s tennis team edged both the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and Virginia Commonwealth University, 4-3, last weekend in Las Vegas. The Waves, currently on a seven-match winning streak, improved to 12-3 on the season. Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said his team could have gotten sidetracked, but it didn’t and won two close … [Read more...] about Waves stay hot, win two in Vegas
Not just a club: Ladies make own mark
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Punching, kicking, scratching, shoving, pulling swimwear – you name it. Many may agree that water polo is one of the toughest sports, and Pepperdine proudly has a men’s team that competes at the national level. However, men aren’t the only ones that enjoy this violent game. Some women love the violence, too. “Girls can be a lot dirtier [in … [Read more...] about Not just a club: Ladies make own mark