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
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Asbury named new basketball coach
DEREK SEDAMStaff Writer The coaching search for the men's basketball team was over a week ago, but now it's officially concluded. Former coach Tom Asbury is returning to Pepperdine to replace Vance Walberg and interim coach Eric Bridgeland. Asbury coached the Waves from 1988-94, compiling a 125-59 record along with three West coast conference titles and three WCC Tournament … [Read more...] about Asbury named new basketball coach
Alabama snaps Waves’ winning streak
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Alabama tennis team traveled to the Ralphs-Strauss Tennis Center on Saturday and dealt Pepperdine its first home loss in 58 matches. The No.-21 Waves lost the doubles point, but rallied to win three singles matches to take the lead, 3-1. However, it wasn’t enough as Pepperdine couldn’t pull out another victory in any of the other three singles … [Read more...] about Alabama snaps Waves’ winning streak
Freshman earns best finish, team finishes eighth at tourney
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s golf team, led by freshman Taylore Karle, totaled 914 strokes to finish in a tie for eighth place at the Northtrop Grumman Regional Challenge in Palos Verdes, Calif. This was the Waves’ first tournament of the spring. A total of 15 schools participated, and UCLA took first place with 876 strokes, followed by Florida (883) and … [Read more...] about Freshman earns best finish, team finishes eighth at tourney
No V-Day love from me
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor You are probably sick of this topic by now, but who said a sports junkie can’t write about Valentine’s Day? This special day for couples may provide much happiness and love, but it also makes some people insecure because it raises more “what if” questions than any other day of the year. “What if my boyfriend and I get into a fight the night … [Read more...] about No V-Day love from me