ANELLE STRAWSBURGStaff Writer Picture this: Firestone Fieldhouse, Saturday, 7:38 p.m., bright pom poms flashing, girls in the air flying and 16 strong, clear voices leading an exuberant crowd chanting “Go Waves Go!” Only something goes dreadfully wrong. Instead of the crazy, fan-filled bleachers screaming in response to the women’s enthusiastic cries there is instead … … [Read more...] about Team cheers for support
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Milo’s career one for the books
JANE LEESports Editor Sophia Milo began her illustrious volleyball career when she joined a small Catholic youth league in fourth grade. Now, 12 years later, the Pepperdine senior has quietly led the Waves to successful seasons in each of the past three years and has earned herself a place among the best of the best in the West Coast Conference. An unstoppable middle blocker … [Read more...] about Milo’s career one for the books
Waves struggle in pool, post 1-3 tourney record
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor With a record of 1-3, the Pepperdine water polo team struggled this past weekend, finishing 12th at the 15-team NorCal Tournament in Stanford, Calif. The eighth-ranked Pepperdine played against No.-6 UC Davis for Saturday’s first match but was unable to advance to the winners’ bracket after losing a close game 10-9. However, the Waves … [Read more...] about Waves struggle in pool, post 1-3 tourney record
Unbeaten streak reaches six games
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant The women’s soccer team is on a roll, and it does not look like it will be slowing down anytime soon. With a record of 5-1-2, the Waves return home flowing with confidence after extending their unbeaten streak to six, beating two very formidable teams on the road this weekend. Their first stop of the road trip took them to Lawrence, Kansas, home of … [Read more...] about Unbeaten streak reaches six games
Pep battles hard, falls short in matches
Women fight back against Trojans after being down 2-0, but fall short in a 3-2 loss and drop game to Purdue two days later. ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant It has been a tale of coming close, yet coming up short against ranked opponents thus far for the No.-20 Pepperdine women’s volleyball team. This past week was no exception as the Waves came painfully close to beating No.-10 … [Read more...] about Pep battles hard, falls short in matches