SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After losing five straight games on the road, the Pepperdine men’s tennis team came back home and won four matches in a row. However, the Waves were unable to capture its fifth straight victory at home as Mother Nature canceled Tuesday’s match against No.-2 Ohio State. Tuesday’s rain saved No.-20 Pepperdine, with a record of 1-5 to Top 10 … [Read more...] about Win streak put on hold by rainfall
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The life of a runner
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer Lace up some running shoes and leave the gym behind. Follow the road to the end and then turn up the rocky path. Pass the trees and look up at the sky. Explore the surroundings and achieve a clear mind. After muscles become sore and lungs begin to sting, push further, push harder. Only when the path is forgotten as well as the worries and real world … [Read more...] about The life of a runner
Track athletes compete, volunteer during break
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Achievement is no stranger to the Pepperdine women’s track team this season. Head Coach Robert Radnoti couldn’t be happier about the accomplishments of his team this year. “First and foremost, we wanted to meet the NCAA minimum of athletes and events, and we’re well over those marks, so we’re now a NCAA sport,” he said. “We hosted our first home … [Read more...] about Track athletes compete, volunteer during break
Waves’ winning ways continue
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Just as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team just keeps on winning. Sweeping Rutgers and UC San Diego last week, the Waves improved to 18-1 on the season and have won 15 straight games. With each passing victory, the team further solidifies its No. 1 ranking and status as the best squad the nation has … [Read more...] about Waves’ winning ways continue
Women fall short in semis, Rousseau renews contract
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Although the Pepperdine women’s basketball pulled an upset in the first round of West Coast Conference Tournament play, they were denied a chance to defend their title in the semifinals. The No.-5 Waves needed overtime to subdue No.-4 Saint Mary’s by a score of 71-67. Pepperdine took their second round semifinal matchup against No.-3 Loyola … [Read more...] about Women fall short in semis, Rousseau renews contract