DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant The departure of Adam Morrison to the NBA and the indefinite suspension of star forward Josh Heytvelt left reigning West Coast Conference champion Gonzaga with big holes to fill in their quest to defend their title. However, with the help of Pepperdine’s victory Monday night, the Bulldogs sealed their seventh consecutive conference title. After … [Read more...] about Waves top Santa Clara in OT
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Women struggle in Arizona
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After capturing its first victory of the season at the Northrop Grumman Regional Challenge on Feb. 14, the No.-3 Pepperdine women’s golf team struggled in neighbor state Arizona, tying for 5th at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational on Tuesday. The Waves finished with a 54-hole score of 45-over par 897 to tie New Mexico for fifth, 29 shots … [Read more...] about Women struggle in Arizona
Waves drop 2 of 3 at indoor tournament
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Sometimes losing is not bad, especially against top-ranked teams. The 10th ranked Pepperdine men’s tennis team traveled to the Midwest last week and participated in the 16-team USTA/ITA National Men’s Team Indoor Championships at the Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago. Despite a 4-2 upset against No.-9 Notre Dame on Friday, the Waves fell to … [Read more...] about Waves drop 2 of 3 at indoor tournament
Pep wins weekend series, sweeps WCC accolades
JANE LEESports Editor Anyone can have a good day at the plate or on the mound. Many can have a good week, some can have a good month and only a handful can have a good career. Consistency is key for success in the game of baseball. That’s what makes Pepperdine juniors Barry Enright and Danny Worth so special, says Head Coach Steve Rodriguez. The preseason All-Americans were … [Read more...] about Pep wins weekend series, sweeps WCC accolades
Golfers finish 10th in cold Florida play
JANE LEESports Editor The Pepperdine men’s golf team carded a final-round 2-over par 290 to finish with a 54-hole score of 46-over par 910 and in 10th place at the John Hayt Collegiate Invitational that concluded Tuesday at the Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Behind freshman Carl Smith’s 2-under par 70, the Waves’ third-round total was the second-lowest of … [Read more...] about Golfers finish 10th in cold Florida play