SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s water polo team made a solid start in its 2007 campaign when it won the first three games at the Triton Invitational in San Diego this weekend. However, the Waves faced their first loss of the season during the championship game against UC Santa Barbara when they fell to the Gauchos 7-6 on Sunday. Redshirt junior Matt Digges said … [Read more...] about Pep drops first tourney title match
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Women capture Asics title despite losing home opener
SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor GREG BARNETTSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team won its second consecutive tournament this weekend by defeating the University of Arizona in the championship match. The Waves got off to a rough start with a devastating loss to Nevada in an epic five- set match. However, the Waves rebounded to win their final two games … [Read more...] about Women capture Asics title despite losing home opener
Team suffers winless weekend
TAYLOR BIRDStaff Writer Pepperdine women’s soccer team was dealt a 2-0 loss at the hands of 19th-ranked Wake Forest, in the second and final match of the WCC/ACC Adidas Challenge at the University of San Diego. The Waves (0-1-1) took an early hit when Wake Forest forward Caitlin Farrell scored a goal in the fourth minute of the match. “That’s not really the way you want to … [Read more...] about Team suffers winless weekend
Young force hopes to push teams to higher level
DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor The start of the academic school year signals many things: a new class of freshman, different living situations, and a new list of classes with accompanying books. It also marks the beginning of Pepperdine’s cross-country runners training for their upcoming season. However, this year, the team has started their pre-season on beautiful … [Read more...] about Young force hopes to push teams to higher level
Becks will save U.S. soccer
MARC CHOQUETTEOnline Content Manager A new era for U.S. soccer officially began July 21 in Carson, Calif. One man alone has breathed new life into a sport that has struggled mightily to obtain a foothold in the crowded American sports psyche, as British phenom and heartthrob David Beckham removed his warm-ups to enter the friendly match in the 78th minute for the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Becks will save U.S. soccer