Sports

DAVID NAKAGAMISports Assistant Pepperdine’s women’s basketball team started the season with a bang, winning six of their first eight contests. In the past 11 games, however, the Waves  slipped, suffering losses in nine of those games. Pepperdine looked to cut short their three-game conference losing streak when they visited Loyola Marymount on Saturday. While beginning the game … [Read more...] about Waves bit by Lions, must find WCC win to snap three-game skid

NICOLE ALBERTSONStaff Editor The women’s tennis team powered through the competition Saturday as they opened the season defeating Cal Poly 7-0. The Waves dominated the court, winning 2-1 in doubles and 7-0 in singles, despite No.-1 player Bianca Dulgheru cheering from the sidelines unable to compete because of an injured wrist. “She has been resting for five days now, so … [Read more...] about Women open season, shut out opponents

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