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SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor One loss seems just enough for the No.-9 Pepperdine men’s tennis team. After losing their season-opening game against No.-5 Illinois, 4-3, on Jan. 19, the Waves captured every point in doubles and singles matches, giving them two 7-0 perfect victories in a row. Pepperdine improved to 2-1 for the season when it swept cross-town rival Loyola … [Read more...] about Men blank rival Lions; women grab win, loss

JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Life on the big screen. For most a dream, but for the Pepperdine baseball team, that dream will soon become a reality. Starting with Saturday’s alumni game, the season swings into gear, with a new high-tech scoreboard equipped with a Jumbotron to showcase the boys in blue. The new Daktronics scoreboard, similar to the old one in height, has been … [Read more...] about New scoreboard sends big message

DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Saturday’s battle between Pepperdine and rival Loyola Marymount was not just another in-conference game; although West Coast Conference play was still in full swing, this match was a must-win. The Waves edged the Lions by a final tally of 57-55. Four games into the conference schedule, the Waves and Lions were the only teams without a conference … [Read more...] about Waves crash LMU for first conference win

SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Winning a national championship two years in a row is never easy, especially when a team opens its new season with a loss. However, Adam Steinberg said he is satisfied the way his players fought during Friday’s season opener against Illinois. “I thought the guys were amazing this weekend,” said the head coach of the Pepperdine men’s tennis … [Read more...] about Weekend action mixed, men find winning stride

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