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Waves all bark, no bite against the Bulldogs DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team finished last in the West Coast Conference last season, and it is on the fast track to reclaiming this unenviable title again this year. The Waves dropped their conference opener at home against Portland on Saturday, 82-78. Two days later, in a nationally … [Read more...] about MACK CARROLL/Assistant Photo Editor

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

C. KELLE LONGStaff writer Everyone in the small Pepperdine community might consider themselves a part of the “family,” but one student is certain she has the Pepperdine spirit pumping through her veins. Senior Katie Rokus is a typical Pepperdine student with a unique tie to the University that is often overlooked.  This cheerful “girl-next-door” is a member of the Waves soccer … [Read more...] about A family’s field of dreams

GREG BARNETTSports Assistant The women’s tennis team closed its fall season Monday at the Matador Collegiate Invitational with wins in both the singles and doubles competitions. The event was held at California State University Northridge and the field included Boise State University, University of California Santa Barbara and Pepperdine. In the singles portion of the … [Read more...] about Waves dominate at Matador