DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer The men's basketball team once again lost a close contest to the USD Toreros on Saturday night, 77-73. The Waves gave an excellent first-half performance, executing interim coach Eric Bridgeland's offense perfectly. They led at 38-37 at half, but the Toreros shot 65.4 percent in the second-half and Brandon and Trumaine Johnson (no relation) scored 22 and … [Read more...] about Waves drop close one to USD
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Team finishes in disappointing ninth; Barnsley earns eighth place
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team finished play at the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational on Wednesday with a tie for ninth place. Players at the tournament at Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., braved tough winds gusting and swirling in different directions up to 15-20 miles per hour. “We had three guys finish in the top 25 and normally … [Read more...] about Team finishes in disappointing ninth; Barnsley earns eighth place
Waves pound Santa Clara to notch Homecoming win
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer After last week’s come-from-behind win against Portland, consecutive wins was just what the men’s basketball team needed. Heading into the last stretch of West Coast Conference play, the Waves held off a late comeback effort by Santa Clara to win 64-58 in front of 2,000 at the Firestone Fieldhouse. Junior guard Rico Tucker had a monster game against the … [Read more...] about Waves pound Santa Clara to notch Homecoming win
Waves remain unbeaten against UCSD
MACK CARROLL/Assistant Photo Editor GREG BARNETTSports Editor In front of a homecoming crowd of 1,074 on Saturday afternoon, the No.-7 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team swept visiting UC San Diego (30-22, 30-20, 30-24). With the win, the Waves improved to 34-0 all-time against the Tritons. “We came off a pretty emotional win against Long Beach where we had to play really hard … [Read more...] about Waves remain unbeaten against UCSD
Waves win fourth consecutive match
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The No.-17 women’s tennis team continued its winning ways with a 6-1 victory at the University of San Diego on Saturday. With the win, the Waves grabbed their fourth consecutive match and first over a conference opponent. The match was the Waves’ first road trip out of the Los Angeles area this season. Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said he was pleased … [Read more...] about Waves win fourth consecutive match