NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Writer The Trojans conquered the Waves again Friday when the University of Southern California defeated Pepperdine 5-2 at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center. After the excitement built up by team members and fans, No.-8 USC beat No.-19 Pepperdine for the second time this season. Winning one of three double matches, Pepperdine failed to bring in the coveted … [Read more...] about Women fall at hands of USC, cruise to victory over Aztecs
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Waves win four straight
JANE LEESports Editor Pitcher Barry Enright can do no wrong these days. In fact, the same can be said of the entire Pepperdine baseball team. The No.-12 Waves followed their 2-1 series victory over Wichita State by sweeping Fresno State past weekend and easily grabbing a victory over UC Irvine on Tuesday at Eddy D. Field Stadium. It is always hard to imagine a better … [Read more...] about Waves win four straight
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