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DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant The No.-12 Pepperdine baseball team played a three-game set against UC Santa Barbara this week, winning the series 2-1. At Santa Barbara on Saturday, Pepperdine’s offense exploded to give the Waves a 16-1 victory. Returning to Malibu, the Gauchos locked down on the Waves, shutting them out 7-0 on Sunday. Pepperdine won the final game of the series … [Read more...] about Pep wins three-game set

JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Some say it is unnatural for a woman to spend all day watching basketball. At least that is what I was told as I sat tuned into CBS all weekend. But I think it is unnatural not to bask in the glory that is March Madness. Basketball fans, you know what I am talking about: the last second thrills, the heartbreaking upsets that destroy your … [Read more...] about Leaders make Madness magic

ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant In only its fifth year of existence, the Pepperdine women’s lacrosse team added to its list of achievements on Wednesday, moving their national ranking to 18th in the Top 25 Coaches Poll for U.S. Lacrosse Women’s Division Intercollegiate Associates (WDIA). With only two regular-season games and two possible play-off games left on the season, the … [Read more...] about Women reach No. 18 in national rankings

JANE LEESports Editor It is alright to be jealous of Barry Enright. After all, he has something we do not. This something he carries around with him is strong and can have the effect of making another certain object curve, slide and move at fast speeds. It leaves some people frozen, while those watching this happen are left in awe. Upon first glance, it does not look like … [Read more...] about The life of a pitcher

SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Warm weather, beautiful beaches and two victories. For the Waves, nothing could go wrong in Hawaii. The 15th-ranked men’s tennis team spent four days in the Aloha state and defeated Hawaii 7-0 on Friday and No.-38 California 4-1 on Saturday. With these wins, the Waves extended their winning streak to six and snapped their away losing streak … [Read more...] about Tennis teams boost season records