ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer They came into the weekend having won four in a row, and with the way they have been playing lately, another successful weekend seemed almost inevitable for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team. After two tough wins on the road against Saint Mary’s and San Francisco, Head Coach Nina Matthies said her Waves could not be playing any better. “We’re … [Read more...] about Pep captures sixth straight WCC victory
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Polo team strives to stay above water
SHUHEI MATSUOAssitant Sports Editor Chase Heger/Staff Photographer Facing two of the top-ranked teams in the nation this weekend, the Pepperdine water polo team hoped to make a miracle for the final weekend at home for this campaign. However, fourth-ranked UCLA and the nation’s best, University of Southern California, sank the Waves’ hope deep in the pool when they defeated … [Read more...] about Polo team strives to stay above water
A League of Their Own
Pepperdine students spend Saturdays playing ‘old man softball’ and having fun in the Agoura Hills Adult Softball League. JANE LEESports Editor Tucked away in the city of Agoura Hills is Chumash Park. Every Saturday, this park is filled with kids running around and dogs jumping up and down while the ever-so-sweet sound of a ball hitting a bat can be heard on the baseball … [Read more...] about A League of Their Own
Behind the Scenes with Patrick Spurgin
Men’s Basketball Team Manager ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer Whenever the Pepperdine men’s basketball team takes the floor, whether it’s during practice or an actual game, everything is right where it should be. The balls are in place, the jerseys are washed, the towels are lined up and the clock is set, so the team can always begin promptly as scheduled. But all of those things do … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Patrick Spurgin
Team completes season at WCC Championships
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer The last race for the Pepperdine men’s cross country team was almost three weeks ago, at the West Coast Conference Championships in Belmont, Calif. The Waves used their preparation and left everything they had on the 8K Crystal Springs Course. Sam Hudson placed a team-high 22nd place, with a time of 26:48. Chris Gaudreau (30, 27:19), Mike Smith (39, … [Read more...] about Team completes season at WCC Championships