GREG BARNETTSports assistant The women’s volleyball team won two crucial matches to stay alive in the race for the West Coast Conference title with a home sweep over the University of Portland and Gonzaga University last weekend. With the wins, the Waves improved to 16-7 (7-3 WCC) and are tied for second in the conference. “We came together as a team and played really … [Read more...] about Waves brush aside Pilots, Zags at home
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Pep perfect in preseason play
SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s basketball team defeated Cal State Los Angeles 90-41 Sunday afternoon at Firestone Fieldhouse — the Waves’ second exhibition victory in a row and final tune-up before regular season play begins Friday. Senior guard Daphanie Kennedy was the team’s top scorer, contributing 22 points and … [Read more...] about Pep perfect in preseason play
The life of a rugger
ALEXIA STAMASStaff Writer Scratches, bruises, sprains, broken noses, black eyes — you name it. Rugby has always been known as a rough game, but junior Chris Garcia says passion is what makes the sport interesting. It takes a dedicated athlete to love this hard-hitting, fast-paced, pastime. “Rugby takes more fitness, more endurance and more physical strength than anything else I … [Read more...] about The life of a rugger
Team swipes singles, doubles titles
WILLIAM ADAMSSports Assitant The Pepperdine men’s tennis team showed its dominance this weekend at the 51st Southern California Intercollegiate Tennis Tournament. The event quickly transformed from a contest to a demonstration of pure talent and effort as the Waves crushed one opponent after another. On Saturday, Pepperdine duo sophomore James Lemke and junior Omar Altmann … [Read more...] about Team swipes singles, doubles titles
‘Baywatch’ star can’t save Waves in home waters
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor David Hasselhoff showed up to Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool on Saturday, hoping to see his nephew Nick Corjon, a senior attacker, and the fifth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team sink No-8 Long Beach State. However, the Waves were the ones who needed help from the legendary “Baywatch” lifeguard when they suffered a 7-5 upset by the lower-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘Baywatch’ star can’t save Waves in home waters
