GARRETT WAITSports Editor By now, every Pepperdine student should know that the men’s volleyball team won the 2005 national championship. The banner’s on the wall, there was a celebration during Convo at the beginning of the year and championship T-shirts can be seen all around campus on the backs of proud Waves fans. However, defending that title won’t be a walk in the park, … [Read more...] about Waves set for title defense
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Winder’s blocks lead Pepperdine to victory
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team began the defense of its national title by taking down a pair of opponents at home over the weekend. The third-ranked Waves handled University of Stanford and University of the Pacific in four sets each to get off to a hot start. In Friday’s home opener, Pepperdine defeated Stanford 30-26, 30-18, 29-31, 30-24 thanks … [Read more...] about Winder’s blocks lead Pepperdine to victory
Waves wipe out Virginia
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant No.-9 Pepperdine men’s tennis is off to a great start in the 2006 season after defeating the nation’s No. 1 team, Virginia, by a score of 4-3 on Tuesday. For the first half of the match, Pepperdine dominated the doubles. Senior Scott Doerner and transfer sophomore Andre Begemann from Germany upset the No. 19 nationally ranked doubles team and … [Read more...] about Waves wipe out Virginia
Pepperdine gets on track
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant For the first time in its history, Pepperdine added women’s track to its athletics program as a Division I sport beginning this year. However, like any sport just starting out, there will be a few hurdles in the first season. Led by the cross country team’s head coach, Dick Kampmann, a number of runners from women’s cross country and two … [Read more...] about Pepperdine gets on track
Almost automatic; Waves win two more
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team is riding the high waves these days, as it captured victories over Gonzaga and Portland at Firestone Fieldhouse to extend its win streak to three. “Although we are not resting on our most recent performances, we are pleased to be in second place with four games under our belt,” Head Coach Julie Rousseau … [Read more...] about Almost automatic; Waves win two more
