JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Four seconds left. Down by one. Inbounds pass. The countdown echoes throughout the gym … four … he sprints up the court … three … splits the defense … two …. penetrates to the hoop … one … the ball releases from his finger tips … zero …. BUZZ …. nothing but net! The crowd goes wild, there is pandemonium, the student section storms the court the … [Read more...] about Band hopes to ‘pep’ up atmosphere
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No.-4 Waves roll, wipe out opponents
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant They were undefeated coming into Saturday’s game. They were the top-ranked team in the nation. They were playing in their own building, yet UC Irvine was not able to overcome the overpowering force that greeted them Saturday night, falling in convincing fashion to the visiting No.-5 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team, 3-0 (30-26, 30-27, 30-23). The … [Read more...] about No.-4 Waves roll, wipe out opponents
Swimmers drench Mustangs, fall short to Aztecs in final meet
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team had its last dual meet of the season Saturday. Unfortunately for the Waves, it had a bittersweet ending, as they won big over Cal Poly, 94-28, but lost in the same manner to San Diego State, 86-54. With the split, the Waves finished with a 2-2 record in dual meets this season. “January’s our struggle … [Read more...] about Swimmers drench Mustangs, fall short to Aztecs in final meet
Men blank rival Lions; women grab win, loss
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor One loss seems just enough for the No.-9 Pepperdine men’s tennis team. After losing their season-opening game against No.-5 Illinois, 4-3, on Jan. 19, the Waves captured every point in doubles and singles matches, giving them two 7-0 perfect victories in a row. Pepperdine improved to 2-1 for the season when it swept cross-town rival Loyola … [Read more...] about Men blank rival Lions; women grab win, loss
Pep women earn 1-1 split on home turf
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant It has been an up and down season for the Pepperdine women’s basketball team. The Waves lost a home game, 69-60, against Santa Clara last week but rebounded with statement-making 76-73 win over Saint Mary’s this past Saturday. A season marred with inconsistency has the Waves stuck just under the .500 mark, holding a 2-5 conference record and a 9-13 … [Read more...] about Pep women earn 1-1 split on home turf
