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SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After seeing their former teammate Michael Putnam shine at the last week’s PGA Tour event, Buick Invitational in San Diego, Pepperdine men golfers began their first tournament of the spring season action Monday in Tucson, Ariz. However, the Waves did not find themselves up on the leader board like the former All-American Wave did. Pepperdine … [Read more...] about Young team tees off 2007 with high hopes for future

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

JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Life on the big screen. For most a dream, but for the Pepperdine baseball team, that dream will soon become a reality. Starting with Saturday’s alumni game, the season swings into gear, with a new high-tech scoreboard equipped with a Jumbotron to showcase the boys in blue. The new Daktronics scoreboard, similar to the old one in height, has been … [Read more...] about New scoreboard sends big message

DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Saturday’s battle between Pepperdine and rival Loyola Marymount was not just another in-conference game; although West Coast Conference play was still in full swing, this match was a must-win. The Waves edged the Lions by a final tally of 57-55. Four games into the conference schedule, the Waves and Lions were the only teams without a conference … [Read more...] about Waves crash LMU for first conference win

SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Winning a national championship two years in a row is never easy, especially when a team opens its new season with a loss. However, Adam Steinberg said he is satisfied the way his players fought during Friday’s season opener against Illinois. “I thought the guys were amazing this weekend,” said the head coach of the Pepperdine men’s tennis … [Read more...] about Weekend action mixed, men find winning stride