SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Waves have forgotten how to lose in Malibu. The Pepperdine men’s tennis team extended its home winning streak to 53 straight games when it dominated Louisville 6-1 on Friday. After dropping a close 4-3 match against No.-4 Baylor on the road Sunday, the team came back home to capture its 54th straight victory at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis … [Read more...] about Men back on track with home victory
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Pep brings out brooms, sweeps first WCC series
JANE LEESports Editor If you mention Barry Enright’s name to any one of the eight players on the field with him on Fridays, none is ever short of words to describe the standout pitcher. “He’s amazing,” junior center fielder Adrian Ortiz said of his teammate. “We’ve been together since freshman year, and every time he starts you automatically know we’re almost guaranteed a … [Read more...] about Pep brings out brooms, sweeps first WCC series
Giddy up luck on cowboy golf course
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer The thought of spurs sinking into a putting green just doesn’t seem like it would fly at a golf course. However with a name like cowboy golf, the only thought that probably comes to mind is a showdown between Wrangler and Polo. Cowboy golf is known by a variety of names including Snakes and Ladders, Bola Toss and Monkeyball. It involves PVC … [Read more...] about Giddy up luck on cowboy golf course
Pep wins three-game set
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
Leaders make Madness magic
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