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
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Home-pool advantage boosts Lions
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor What goes up must come down. The Pepperdine women’s swimming team began its 2006-07 campaign with what Head Coach Nick Rodionoff called “the best team we’ve ever had.” However, its momentum stopped when it fell to cross-town rival Loyola Marymount 172-90 during Saturday’s dual meet. With this loss, the Waves moved to 1-1 in dual meet action … [Read more...] about Home-pool advantage boosts Lions
Waves bit by Lions, must find WCC win to snap three-game skid
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
Women open season, shut out opponents
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
Pep swimmers sink Northridge, battle frigid pool conditions
Shuhei Matsuo Assistant Sports Editor “There is a pretty high standard within and outside [of the team],” Dunphy said. “But the standard is on the wall, and it’s a championship. It is an honor that [people] expect us to be good.” The Pepperdine swimming and diving team began its spring dual meet schedule Saturday with another record. But it was not about the time; it had to do … [Read more...] about Pep swimmers sink Northridge, battle frigid pool conditions