JANE LEESports Editor The Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving team has crossed off only two meets on the season’s schedule, but Head Coach Nick Rodionoff said he could not be more pleased with his team’s early success. Following big performances at the season-opening Malibu Invitational on Oct. 28, Rodionoff’s Waves boasted 31 top-10 performances in its second meet of the … [Read more...] about Pep swimmers finish strong at Irvine shootout
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Tennis star serves success
JANE LEESports Editor Sitting in the stands of Pepperdine’s tennis courts, home of the national champion Waves, Andre Begemann thinks back to a little less than two years ago. The junior was enjoying life in Bielefeld, Germany, when he realized his athletic career could use a little boost. The tennis player was in need of some real competition that he could not find in his … [Read more...] about Tennis star serves success
Waves to rely on new offense, say depth makes up for youth
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
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
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