DAVID NAKAGAMIAssistant Sports Editor Last year, a Pepperdine women’s volleyball team which started three freshmen and two sophomores reached the NCAA Tournament, only to be bounced in the first round. Despite dropping their first three games of the 2006 campaign, the Waves hit their stride as the season wore on, winning 10 of their last 12 games, before NCAA Tournament host … [Read more...] about Waves begin season as conference’s favorite
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Big fish return to right the ship SHUHEI MATSUOSports Editor The guys are back. After finishing its 2006 season with a disappointing 13-17 record, the Pepperdine water polo team is about to begin the 2007 campaign. But this time, four of the team’s top players — Matt MacDonell, Adam Hewko, Matt Digges and Grant Miller — will be back on roster after spending their redshirt … [Read more...] about SPENCER OSWALD/Assistant Photo Editor
National champs teach clinic,meet President at White House
GREG BARNETT Sports Assistant Being NCAA national champions has its rewards, one of which is the opportunity to visit the White House and meet President Bush. During the weekend of June 16, the Waves, along with 31 other national championship teams, traveled to Washington D.C. for a memorable trip to the White House. The men’s tennis team defeated the University of Georgia … [Read more...] about National champs teach clinic,meet President at White House
Waves begin new journey to playoffs
TAYLOR BIRDStaff Writer The Pepperdine women’s soccer team looks to gear up for the 2007 season after a controversial conclusion to its 2006 campaign. Despite winning the final game of a successful season over Gonzaga to finish third in the West Coast Conference (WCC), the Waves were disappointed to discover they were denied a bid to play in the NCAA postseason. Perhaps no one … [Read more...] about Waves begin new journey to playoffs
Women extend home win streak
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Things were firing on all cylinders for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team last weekend, with the Waves beating No.-20 Santa Clara and No.-15 San Diego at home in convincing fashion. The first victory for the Waves (12-10, 8-2 WCC) came at the expense of what was supposed to be a formidable opponent in Santa Clara (16-6, 6-4), the same team … [Read more...] about Women extend home win streak