SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor England’s Luke Donald shot an impressive third-round score of 6-under 66 and got himself a chance to play with the world’s best golfer for the final round of this year’s PGA Championship. Instead of getting a massage and relaxing to welcome one of the most nerve-racking rounds in golf, Donald went out that night and watched “Snakes on a … [Read more...] about Tiger crawls back, hunts for rivalry
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Walberg’s Waves begin new era, go 2-2 in European summer tour
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor With a new coaching staff and some newcomers, the Pepperdine men’s basketball team left Aug. 14 to Europe to gain some preseason experience. The Waves played four games in 10 days and posted a record of 2-2. NCAA rules allow college teams to take foreign trips every four years. They can practice for 10 days before the trip. Under … [Read more...] about Walberg’s Waves begin new era, go 2-2 in European summer tour
Interim polo coach leads the way
SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor PAUL CLARK/Photo Editor The Pepperdine water polo team begins its 2006 campaign Sept. 2 at the Triton Invite in La Jolla, Calif. The Waves will be led by Jack Kocur, who is serving as interim head coach while Terry Schroeder takes a season off to serve as assistant coach for the U.S. National Team, Despite this being his first attempt at … [Read more...] about Interim polo coach leads the way
Pep volley: expectations follow team
ZACH ENGLUNDStaff Writer PAUL CLARK/Photo Editor The future looks bright for this year’s Pepperdine women’s volleyball team. Finishing the 2005 season second in the West Coast Conference (10-4) and 18th overall (19-12), the team looks to build on the successful season as it enters 2006 play ranked No. 19 by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. With returning All-WCC … [Read more...] about Pep volley: expectations follow team
Waves seek ‘sweet’ season
JANE LEESports Editor Consistency. Unity. Courage. Faith. These are some of the elements Head Coach Tim Ward said will guide his women’s soccer team to yet another NCAA tournament this season. “I might add that exceptional soccer would help,” the ninth-year Waves coach said. “We have the players to get back there, there’s no doubt about that.” Coming off a Sweet 16 … [Read more...] about Waves seek ‘sweet’ season