GREG BARNETTSports Editor Head Coach Marv Dunphy says the goal of his No.-2 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team at the beginning of every season is to win the national championship. The Waves almost achieved that goal last season before losing in the national semifinals to Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. This year the team is relying on a combination of young … [Read more...] about Pep starts campaign with two impressive wins
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Coach looks to strike gold
GREG BARNETTSports Editor DAVID TESIC/Asst. Photo Editor Just before practice Monday afternoon, Pepperdine men’s volleyball Head Coach Marv Dunphy sat down with the Graphic to discuss his hobbies and experience at the World Cup in Japan last winter. Besides spending extensive time at volleyball competitions around the world, Dunphy expressed his enjoyment of the comfort of … [Read more...] about Coach looks to strike gold
Students gear for triathlon with aid of weekly class
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Lydia Graham loves triathlon. She loves it so much that she wants to share the excitement of the sport with as many people as possible. And in August 2007, she finally brought the passion to Pepperdine for the first time in the history of the university. However, Graham’s initial journey to Pepperdine did not go as smooth as she … [Read more...] about Students gear for triathlon with aid of weekly class
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Waves dominate Matadors GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine swimming and diving team won its first of two dual meets of the season over California State University at Northridge on Saturday afternoon. The visiting Waves took first in 11 of 14 events on the way to a 108-point victory, 184-76. “We competed well against Northridge,” Head Coach Nick Rodionoff said. “Our times … [Read more...] about DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor
WCC foes sweep Waves on first trip to Northwest
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Frustrations continued for the Pepperdine women’s basketball team Saturday when it fell 60-56 to Portland in its second conference game of the season on its final stop of a difficult road trip. The Waves (5-10, 0-2) dropped all eight contests on the road and have not recorded a victory since Dec. 7 at home. Head Coach Julie Rousseau admired her … [Read more...] about WCC foes sweep Waves on first trip to Northwest