JANE LEESports Editor Upsetting opponents is nothing new for Andre Begemann. Just five months ago the junior clinched a national championship for the Pepperdine men’s tennis team by grabbing a big victory at the fourth position in singles over a tough Georgia opponent. Playing at home last weekend for the first time this season in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Men’s … [Read more...] about Begemann knocks off top seeds, claims title
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Forget cold feet: Red birds will fly to victory
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Every year, it seems the temperature drops dramatically when September ends. That’s the most physically noticeable sign that summer is ending, which may be sad for many of us. But here is some good news: we have the heat of the World Series to keep us warm. First of all, I’d like to say something about the name “World Series.” Today, … [Read more...] about Forget cold feet: Red birds will fly to victory
Baseball season makes year go round
JANE LEESports Editor “Baseball is like church. Many attend, but few understand.” I couldn’t agree more with former major leaguer Wes Westrum on this one. Millions of people show up to cheer on the Rally Monkey at Angel Stadium or eat Dodger Dogs and Cracker Jacks at Dodger Stadium every year, but how many of those people really understand? And by understand, I’m not talking … [Read more...] about Baseball season makes year go round
Women find success; men struggle at meet
Women runners place second of 20 teams, men finish 12th of 15 teams at UC Riverside cross country meet Saturday. DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer After a strong showing on their home course a week before, Pepperdine’s men’s and women’s cross country teams went on the road to UC Riverside looking to continue their string of success. The women picked up where they had off, edging out … [Read more...] about Women find success; men struggle at meet
Coach follows fatherly fashion
Ten Minutes with Jack Kocur JANE LEESports Editor A big hole was left to fill in July when Pepperdine water polo Head Coach Terry Schroeder decided to take a one-year leave to serve as an assistant coach for the United States National Team. Boldly stepping in to serve as interim head coach was Jack Kocur, an assistant coach for Schroeder the past four seasons. An All-American … [Read more...] about Coach follows fatherly fashion