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Waves to rely on new offense, say depth makes up for youth

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JANE LEESports Editor They are young, but do not let their youth fool you. They are not the men’s basketball team, but do not think they don’t have a new offensive style of their own. They are coming off a West Coast Conference championship season, but do not think it was a one-time thing. Meet the women’s basketball team, which enters the 2006-2007 campaign along with Loyola … [Read more...] about Waves to rely on new offense, say depth makes up for youth

Pep denied postseason bid; NCAA decision baffles team

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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

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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

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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

Waves start season with a splash

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School record broken as Waves succeed in season-opening Malibu Invitational on Saturday. JANE LEESports Editor Pepperdine swimmer Danielle Kimmel wiped away the nerves as she stepped onto the blocks. With her family and best friend in the stands, she looked out across the pool and told herself, “Here we go.” And the rest is history … literally. The freshman highlighted the … [Read more...] about Waves start season with a splash