SHUHEI MATSUOAssistant Sports Editor After capturing second place at the season-opening Triton Invitational in San Diego on Sept. 3, Pepperdine traveled again Saturday and played against cross-town rival Loyola Marymount. However, the sixth-ranked Waves fell to the No.-9 Lions, 9-7, at the Burns Recreation and Aquatics Center in Los Angeles. LMU used a 6-on-5 advantage to score … [Read more...] about Lions bite, conquer No.-6 Waves
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Women escape defeat
JANE LEESports Editor The Pepperdine women’s soccer team continued its dominating play on home turf on Friday and Sunday, extending its unbeaten streak to four matches with a victory over Tulsa and a tie with Wisconsin at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Receiving goals from three players, the Waves (3-1-2) kicked off the weekend with a 3-1 win over Tulsa, dropping the Hurricanes’ … [Read more...] about Women escape defeat
Pep places second at NorCal tourney
Milo breaks record, Waves drop championship match to Cal at Golden Bear Invitational in Berkley. ZACH ENGLUNDStaff writer If you look at the standings you will see that the women’s volleyball team, currently ranked 20th in the nation, has an average record of 4-4. By that knowledge alone, some might assume that this year’s team is nothing special, but there is a story behind … [Read more...] about Pep places second at NorCal tourney
Behind the Scenes with Dustin Picciolo
PROMOTIONS INTERN, Athletic Dept. JANE LEESports Editor The star point guard. The All-American volleyball players. The studs on the diamond. The fish in the pool, otherwise known as the water polo players. The speedy girls on the soccer field. The national champions on the tennis court. Almost everyone on campus is familiar with these athletes, but now it’s about time to take a … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes with Dustin Picciolo
Pep teams struggle in opener
JANE LEESports editor The Pepperdine cross country teams ventured to Carbon Canyon Park on Saturday and Sunday to participate at the Cal State Fullerton “Season Opener,” where freshman Lauren Martinez made an impressive debut as she finished 25th to lead the women’s side to an 11th-place finish. Senior Chris Gaudreau led the men’s side, finishing 77th en route to a 13th-place … [Read more...] about Pep teams struggle in opener