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
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Pep’s troubles continue with feisty Zags
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant A season-best 55.9 shooting percentage was not enough to keep the Pepperdine women’s basketball team from falling 92-85 to conference rival Gonzaga on Saturday afternoon. The Waves (6-17, 1-8 WCC) have dropped six games in a row and 14 of their last 15. Head Coach Julie Rousseau said she is tired of losing but is still optimistic the team can bounce … [Read more...] about Pep’s troubles continue with feisty Zags
Carroll sparks Pep, men top Long Beach
DAVID TESIC/Assistant Photo Editor SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Online Editor Paul Carroll is back. The All-American on the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team returned to the squad from a hand injury Wednesday and helped the Waves snap No.-3 Long Beach State’s perfect record with a remarkable 3-0 victory. Carroll, who missed eight matches due to a fractured right hand, said he is … [Read more...] about Carroll sparks Pep, men top Long Beach
Golf coach all ‘fore’ contention, fundraising efforts
GREG BARNETTSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team’s spring season begins this week with the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational in Jacksonville, Flor. Head Coach John Geiberger recently sat down with the Graphic to discuss his goals for the team this season, his annual fundraiser tournament and his recent experience caddying for Jason Gore at the PGA Tour’s Bob Hope … [Read more...] about Golf coach all ‘fore’ contention, fundraising efforts
Kennedy leads lady Waves, team falls short on road trip
TAYLOR BIRDSports Assistant Road troubles continued to haunt the Pepperdine women’s basketball team as the Waves lost, 81-75, to San Francisco on Thursday before falling to San Diego, 83-72, on Saturday. The Waves (6-14, 1-6 WCC) have dropped 12 of their last 13 games, including 10 straight on the road. Thursday, the Dons (13-8, 4-3 WCC) jumped out to an early 7-0 lead. They … [Read more...] about Kennedy leads lady Waves, team falls short on road trip