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Waves struggle in pool, post 1-3 tourney record

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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

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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

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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

Behind the Scenes With Jordan Bettinger

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WAVES PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER JANE LEESports Editor Any devout viewer who religiously tunes in night after night to “SportsCenter” on ESPN is familiar with the show’s regular on-air talent. Some may be fans of Stuart Scott, notable for his lazy eye and catch phrases, including “Booya!” and “Can I get a whoop-whoop?” The sports broadcaster somehow even manages to pull off the … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes With Jordan Bettinger

Pep teams improve, place well at S.D. meet

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After rough start to season, cross country teams grab second-place finish at San Diego Invitational. SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine cross country teams traveled to San Diego on Saturday and captured second place at the University of San Diego Invitational. Both the men’s and women’s teams placed three runners in the Top 10. Senior Kyla Maher led the women’s … [Read more...] about Pep teams improve, place well at S.D. meet