GARRETT WAITSports Editor In the season’s first matchup of the No.-1 and No.-2 teams in the nation, the Pepperdine and Brigham Young University men’s volleyball teams split a two-game standoff in Provo, Utah, over the weekend. Pepperdine, who came into the weekend as the top-ranked team in the nation, boasted a 12-match winning streak dating back to the 2005 season. However, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine splits against N0.-2 BYU
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Winder sees early success
TIFF WELLSStaff Writer It’s hard for an incoming freshman to make an impact in college volleyball, let alone make a big splash for a top-notch program like Pepperdine. Making the transition from high school to college volleyball is tough and that’s what is so amazing about what sophomore Jonathan Winder has achieved thus far in his career. In his first season of collegiate … [Read more...] about Winder sees early success
Waves win twice at home over weekend
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team came up big last weekend, snapping a three-game losing streak by grabbing dominant victories over San Diego and San Francisco at Firestone Fieldhouse. The Waves’ (5-4, 8-14) first win came Feb. 2 when they rolled over San Diego, 73-55, in a West Coast Conference showdown. Pepperdine would jump out to a 4-0 … [Read more...] about Waves win twice at home over weekend
Waves beat Lions by eight
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer Raw energy filled Firestone Fieldhouse and buzzed with electricity. The fans rejoiced with every bucket made and lamented each miss. Saturday’s game between the host Waves and visiting conference rival Loyola Marymount University had every element of a late conference tournament playoff game. Amid the madness, a calm and poised senior guard Tashaan … [Read more...] about Waves beat Lions by eight
Men’s golf team takes fifth place
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant The No.-25 Pepperdine men’s golf team is off to an impressive start of its 2006 campaign after finishing T-5 at this week’s PING-Arizona Intercollegiate. The Waves traveled to neighbor state Arizona and compete against 15 other schools from eight states at the par-71 Arizona National Golf Club in Tucson. Pepperdine shot a 2-under 850 for the … [Read more...] about Men’s golf team takes fifth place