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
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Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
Soccer team earns win in final regular-season game, learns Monday it was not given NCAA tourney bid. ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer It was a bittersweet weekend for the No.-24 Pepperdine women’s soccer team (11-6-3), blanking the Gonzaga Bulldogs, 3-0, in an impressive victory at home in the season finale Saturday afternoon. It was a great way to celebrate Senior Day, as senior … [Read more...] about Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team
Waves wrap up fall play; coach happy with results
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor A few members of the Pepperdine women’s tennis team traveled south to compete in the San Diego Classic, while others traveled east to participate in Arizona State’s Thunderbird Invitational from Friday to Sunday. In San Diego, junior Vanessa Dunlap defeated Saint Mary’s Caitlin Aloia in three sets in the final match, while junior Sylvia … [Read more...] about Waves wrap up fall play; coach happy with results
Women extend home win streak
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Things were firing on all cylinders for the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team last weekend, with the Waves beating No.-20 Santa Clara and No.-15 San Diego at home in convincing fashion. The first victory for the Waves (12-10, 8-2 WCC) came at the expense of what was supposed to be a formidable opponent in Santa Clara (16-6, 6-4), the same team … [Read more...] about Women extend home win streak
Pep teams ready to begin new campagins
Before starting new season, basketball teams close out exhibition play with undefeated records. JANE LEESports Editor The Pepperdine basketball teams concluded exhibition play this week, fine-tuning their games in anticipation of the start of the 2006-2007 regular season this weekend. In Sunday’s exhibition game against Cal State Los Angeles, the women’s team received a strong … [Read more...] about Pep teams ready to begin new campagins