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
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Vargas tops leader board after third day of NCAA championships
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
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
Pepperdine wins two straight matches
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant Adding two wins over the weekend, the No.-2 Pepperdine men’s tennis team remained unbeaten for the past 13 matches. The Waves traveled down to San Diego on Saturday and handed No.-56 San Diego State a 5-2 defeat to post their 12th consecutive win. The Waves improved to 25-1 on the season, while the Aztecs dropped to 10-6. The game began with the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine wins two straight matches
Parfitt powers Pep to victory
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team bounced back after a 3-0 loss to California State University, Northridge, on April 6 to sweep the Gauchos from UC Santa Barbara on Saturday, 30-28, 30-22, 30-24. The Waves got revenge for a loss to the Gauchos on the road earlier this season as the offense shined, hitting .560 for the match. The fifth-ranked Waves … [Read more...] about Parfitt powers Pep to victory