Jane LeeSports Editor Almost two weeks ago the Pepperdine women’s basketball team opened West Coast Conference play with a win over Portland. Three games later, the Waves have yet to get that second conference win. Head Coach Julie Rousseau’s Waves first fell to Gonzaga by a score of 58-35, a point total that set a new school record for fewest points in a game, breaking the … [Read more...] about Women face early struggles in WCC play
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Passionate spirit boosts women’s lacrosse team
Janelle StrawsburgStaff Writer Despite the chilly weather this past weekend, the women’s lacrosse team braved the cold and assembled at Alumni Park to share its passion for the game with young lacrosse hopefuls. Why? Because it’s not just a ball. And it’s not just a stick. It’s lacrosse. And these Pepperdine women athletes love it. They really love it. With the recent … [Read more...] about Passionate spirit boosts women’s lacrosse team
Volley season set in motion
John Tocci/Assistant Photo Editor Zach EnglundStaff Writer Their reputation precedes them. Expectations follow them. And if history is any indication, Wave fans can anticipate very good things from the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team this season. With a No. 5 national preseason rank, it’s clear that the country sees something in this team that suggests they will be in serious … [Read more...] about Volley season set in motion
Pep captures sixth straight WCC victory
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
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