DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer Upon seeing the 5-11 record of the men’s basketball team, die-hard Waves fans cannot help but ask the question: Why, after an 11-5 start in the past season, is there such a drastic change in performance? Although the campaign is still relatively young, there are several visible differences between last year’s squad and the current one. The 2004-2005 … [Read more...] about Waves lose by 23, win by 20
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Waves dominate California foes at home
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant Without one of the most important players on the team, Pepperdine men’s tennis team dominated three home games over the weekend. The Waves played a double header against Saint Mary’s and San Francisco on Saturday and had another game against UC Irvine on Sunday. The No.-9 Pepperdine swept its competition Saturday as it recorded 7-0 victories over … [Read more...] about Waves dominate California foes at home
Pepperdine routs UCI
GARRETT WAITSports Editor After a slow start against No. 4 University of California, Irvine, the Pepperdine men’s volleyball team found another gear and disposed of its third straight opponent in four games at Firestone Fieldhouse Friday night. The Waves, who got senior middle blocker Andy Hein back from an ankle injury, hit just .128 in the first game, falling 30-26 to the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine routs UCI
Rugby club kicks into gear
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant Although football hasn’t been at Pepperdine since 1961, its next of kin, club rugby, has had a strong preseason start. Having an undefeated pre-season, the Waves captured a season-opening victory against Cal State Lutheran with a score of 29-7 on Saturday. The team captain, Ryan Adcock, sounded excited for the season. “We are pretty good this … [Read more...] about Rugby club kicks into gear
Waves fall to Loyola Marymount in pool
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women's swim and dive team received six first-place finishes against Loyola Marymount, but it wasn't enough to topple the Lions as the Waves fell 155-139 Jan. 19 at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. As the wind picked up, the teams faced tough conditions inside and outside the pool. Leading the Waves was junior Ali McLeod, who took … [Read more...] about Waves fall to Loyola Marymount in pool
