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
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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
Basketball teams begin regular season
Men post a 2-1 record, Walberg earns first regular-season win as Pepperdine head coach at Washington’s Basketball Travelers Classic. DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff writer Although it took three games, Head Coach Vance Walberg got his first Division I win under his belt. Pepperdine’s men’s basketball team started its regular season off with a bang, taking on No. 17 Washington at Bank of … [Read more...] about Basketball teams begin regular season
Warrior Waves
Pepperdine club rugby team risks injury, displays love for dangerous game in front of fans at Alumni Park. JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Paul Clark/Photo Editor A lone striped figure tucks the oval shaped ball into the cradle of his arm as his calves tense, preparing to spring against the onslaught of opposition desiring to tear him limb from limb. Literally. The crowd parts; … [Read more...] about Warrior Waves
Waves splash to meet victory, LMU all wet
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine swimming and diving team traveled to neighbor Loyola Marymount Sunday and competed against the Lions and Cal State Northridge at the LMU Pentathlon. The Waves won two of the three pentathlon events when freshman Danielle Kimmel and senior Alison McLeod won short and long pentathlons, respectively. For this pentathlon, each … [Read more...] about Waves splash to meet victory, LMU all wet