Lisa YamadaStaff Writer Pepperdine once boasted the nickname, “Surfer U,” and if Brian Dapelo has his way, Pepperdine will once again be able to boast that claim. But, Dapelo, the captain of Pepperdine’s surf team, has a tough road ahead of him. Despite Pepperdine’s prime surf location in Malibu, many students are unaware that a surf team even exists. As a result, the surf team … [Read more...] about Surfing in the “bu”
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Women’s basketball recruits five new players for 2006-2007 campaign
Tiffany Murphy Staff Writer Five new recruits sign on to play for the 2006-2007 Pepperdine Women's basketball team. The class includes 6-foot-3 inch La'Teena Wickett of Oakland, Calif., 6-foot-4 inch Jennifer Kioa of San Mateo, Calif., 5-foot -11 inch Na'Chelle Catron of Riverside, Calif., 5 foot 9 LaCale Pringle of Seattle, Wash., and International student, 6 foot 3 Miranda … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball recruits five new players for 2006-2007 campaign
Former Pep star named head coach of USC baseball team
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
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
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