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
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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
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
Pep needs men’s soccer team(even LMU has one)
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer I caught the “soccer bug” during the USA’s run in the 2002 World Cup. Of course, before this I ran around in a mass formation that was AYSO, but I always felt since that dramatic 2002 run I have made an honest effort to follow and support soccer in any form. The days spent discussing soccer with the multi-cultural Pepperdine men’s tennis team during … [Read more...] about Pep needs men’s soccer team(even LMU has one)
Fasting: A slow sport
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor In the Sept. 7, 2006 issue of the Graphic, then sports editor, Jane Lee (current Editor-in-Chief), wrote a column and claimed that eating is not a true sport, despite saying it’s on her “Julie Andrews-esque list of ‘my favorite things.’” The petite young woman, who is 5’3’’ and barely weighs 110 pounds, says she loves eating and calls … [Read more...] about Fasting: A slow sport