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
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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
Women earn first road win since December
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Senior guard Daphanie Kennedy led the Pepperdine women’s basketball team as it snapped an 11-game road losing streak with a 71-64 victory over conference rival St. Mary’s on Saturday. The win was the first by the Waves (7-17, 2-9 WCC) on the road since Dec. 4 in Washington and also ended a seven-game overall skid. On Saturday, St. Mary’s (12-14, … [Read more...] about Women earn first road win since December
Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant When people see junior Jessica Ross of the women’s basketball team, they may think of the dependable guard who has been in the starting lineup all 24 games so far this season. They may think of the athlete who led the Waves in three-pointers (41) and minutes per game (30) last season as a sophomore. But those who truly know Ross see the young woman … [Read more...] about Basketball guard makes ‘Waves’ on, off court