ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team played some of its best volleyball all season last week, gaining some much-needed momentum that will hopefully carry them through the rest of the season. Both Portland and Gonzaga were completely overwhelmed by the resurgent Waves, who brought their record back up to .500 (10-10). Their first match took them to … [Read more...] about Team gains momentum on road trip
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Men grab first MPSF win with big overtime hat trick
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After losing its first two Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) games at home, the Pepperdine water polo team traveled to Northern California and played against higher-ranked teams in Cal Berkeley and University of Pacific. Despite Saturday’s 17-12 loss to No.-2 Berkeley, the No.-10 Waves bounced back Sunday to capture their first MPSF … [Read more...] about Men grab first MPSF win with big overtime hat trick
Behind the Scenes With John Shearer
JANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Backed by an athletic medicine team, head athletic trainer John Shearer works to improve both body and mind of Waves athletes, keeping them in tip-top shape for quality athletic performance. With an undergrad degree from the University of Iowa in athletic training, certification as an athletic trainer, and a master’s degree from University of … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes With John Shearer
Pep fares well at meets, prepares for WCC race
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer For the past two weeks, the men’s and women’s cross country teams have been busy on the road, diligently preparing for the upcoming West Coast Conference Championships this weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 7, the Waves battled other teams from the area in the UC San Diego Triton Classic. The women turned in an impressive fourth-place finish in the 6K … [Read more...] about Pep fares well at meets, prepares for WCC race
Begemann knocks off top seeds, claims title
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