SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor Paul Clark/Photo Editor After playing the first 10 games of the season away, the Pepperdine men’s water polo team came back to Malibu, trying to snap its three-game losing streak at its home opener. However, the Waves fell to ninth-ranked UC Santa Barbara 11-10 on Sunday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. With this defeat, Pepperdine fell to … [Read more...] about Team falls short of wins, losing streak not a worry
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Skid reaches three straight
Soccer team struggles on road, looks to bounce back in conference opener. ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Coming off a loss against No.-3 UCLA, the Pepperdine women’s soccer team was looking to rebound and return to its winning ways on the road. Unfortunately, the mission was not accomplished, with the Waves (6-4-2) losing in two hard-fought matches against Utah and the … [Read more...] about Skid reaches three straight
Waves shut down WCC foes
ZACH ENGLUNDSports Assistant Paul Clark/Photo Editor By the end of the weekend, Gonzaga and Portland were once again reminded that coming to Malibu to play the women’s volleyball team always ends in disappointment. The Waves (6-6) have dominated both division foes when playing in the friendly confines of Firestone Fieldhouse, now boasting a 21-0 all-time record against both … [Read more...] about Waves shut down WCC foes
Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart
JANE LEESports Editor Ask any Pepperdine athlete or coach, and they will be the first to tell you that no face in the Athletics Office is more friendly or recognizable than that of Heather Collart. Known by all the athletes as Hev, Collart’s work extends way beyond the first cubicle office you see on the right when walking into Heritage Hall. As the Athletics Administrative … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Heather Collart
Is cheerleading a sport?
Cheerleading involves all the elements and requirements that make up other competetive sports. DALLAS COOKStaff Writer There is always a huge debate from non-cheerleaders about why it should not be considered a sport. Contrary to popular belief, cheerleading is more than just cute girls in short skirts. According to Oxford American Dictionary “sport” is defined as “an … [Read more...] about Is cheerleading a sport?