ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer After a dominating start to the season, the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team had a minor setback Friday, losing to the Long Beach State 49ers in five tightly contested games, 3-2 (33-35, 30-26, 23-30, 30-24, 15-11). However, their spirits would be resurrected, as the Waves responded with a dramatic win over No.5-ranked rival UCLA on Wednesday night in … [Read more...] about Big win clears first loss
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Home-pool advantage boosts Lions
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor What goes up must come down. The Pepperdine women’s swimming team began its 2006-07 campaign with what Head Coach Nick Rodionoff called “the best team we’ve ever had.” However, its momentum stopped when it fell to cross-town rival Loyola Marymount 172-90 during Saturday’s dual meet. With this loss, the Waves moved to 1-1 in dual meet action … [Read more...] about Home-pool advantage boosts Lions
Waves bit by Lions, must find WCC win to snap three-game skid
DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Pepperdine’s women’s basketball team started the season with a bang, winning six of their first eight contests. In the past 11 games, however, the Waves slipped, suffering losses in nine of those games. Pepperdine looked to cut short their three-game conference losing streak when they visited Loyola Marymount on Saturday. While beginning the game … [Read more...] about Waves bit by Lions, must find WCC win to snap three-game skid
Women open season, shut out opponents
NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Editor The women’s tennis team powered through the competition Saturday as they opened the season defeating Cal Poly 7-0. The Waves dominated the court, winning 2-1 in doubles and 7-0 in singles, despite No.-1 player Bianca Dulgheru cheering from the sidelines unable to compete because of an injured wrist. “She has been resting for five days now, so … [Read more...] about Women open season, shut out opponents
Waves fall to USD and USF
David NakagamiSports Assistant It is easy to look at the record for Pepperdine’s men’s basketball team (4-15) and jump to conclusions. The team is too small with just eight players. There’s no one rebounding. They’ve lost two standout sophomores. It’s the coach’s first year. Head Coach Vance Walberg said he wants nothing to do with these excuses. Many coaches would see a team … [Read more...] about Waves fall to USD and USF
