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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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
28 Minutes of ‘Glory Day’ memories
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer The chance to relive the glory days. For 28 minutes on Tuesday nights, Pepperdine students get to once more hear the sweet swish sound of the net, or the agonizing clank of a rim. For 28 minutes they can hear the last second countdown and feel the thrill of victory. For 28 minutes they can be kids again and just play for love of the game. It’s … [Read more...] about 28 Minutes of ‘Glory Day’ memories