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Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team

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Former Pepperdine and big league catcher Chad Kreuter has been named head coach of the University of Southern California Trojans, taking over for father-in-law Mike Gillespie. “This is a marvelous opportunity for Chad,” Gillespie told the Associated Press. “I’m delighted to know that this stays in the family. USC baseball is in great hands and we can look forward to a great … [Read more...] about Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team

Women’s Tennis Once Again Finishes Strong Season

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Jen IsoSports Assistant The Pepperdine women's tennis team worked hard all season to claim a spot in the NCAA Championship and to be named one of the top teams in the nation. Starting with a No.-28 ranking in January, the team served their way to a national rank of No. 6. The team was eliminated from the NCAA regional playoffs held at Pepperdine. With a ranking at number … [Read more...] about Women’s Tennis Once Again Finishes Strong Season

Waves capture first men’s NCAA tennis championship

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Jane LeeSports Editor The University of Georgia men’s tennis team seemed to have a lock on this year’s NCAA championship. Before facing Pepperdine last night in the championship match, the Bulldogs had an undefeated record and had previously handed the Waves a 4-0 defeat in February. Georgia had four NCAA titles under its belt, while Pepperdine hadn’t even made an appearance in … [Read more...] about Waves capture first men’s NCAA tennis championship

Vargas tops leader board after third day of NCAA championships

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Jane LeeSports Editor Junior Eileen Vargas stands at the top of the leader board after the third round of the 2006 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championships that opened Tuesday at the par-72, 6,203-yard Scarlet Golf Course in Columbus, Ohio. At the end of the third round, Vargas stood at 214, two strokes under par. After rounds of 68 and 71, the Colombian national stumbled a … [Read more...] about Vargas tops leader board after third day of NCAA championships

Coach Walberg begins new era for Waves

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GARRETT WAITSports Editor With the hiring of a new basketball coach Tuesday, Pepperdine began a new era, one that may remind Waves fans of the “Pressuredine” days of old. Vance Walberg’s tenure as coach of the Waves began with a rousing introduction at a meet-and-greet followed by Walberg’s first press conference as head of the Pepperdine men’s basketball team. With most team … [Read more...] about Coach Walberg begins new era for Waves