SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant The inaugural World Baseball Classic ended Monday with Japan’s victory. Baseball players representing 16 countries fought hard, but the Japanese team won it all. However, one question remains: Why didn’t the United States even make it to the semi-finals? It was not because the Americans didn’t care about this classic, but it was because the rest of … [Read more...] about WBC shows Americans aren’t that good after all
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Oklahoma beats Pepperdine
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Pepperdine guard Nakeya Isabell reacts as time runs out in Pepperdine's 78-66 loss. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) The 15th-seeded Waves came out in full force with all the energy they could muster, but No.-2 seed Oklahoma came out with freshman sensation Courtney Paris, and that’s all the Sooners needed to defeat Pepperdine 78-66 on Saturday in … [Read more...] about Oklahoma beats Pepperdine
Waves win two in OSU series
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Backed by some timely hitting and strong pitching performances, including a complete game by sophomore Barry Enright, the Pepperdine baseball team took two of three games from Oklahoma State this past weekend at Eddy D. Field Stadium. Coming into the series, it hadn’t been smooth sailing for the Waves (12-10) over the past couple of weeks, as … [Read more...] about Waves win two in OSU series
Wave to Westphal leaves major gap
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The shocking announcement of men’s basketball Head Coach Paul Westphal’s firing ends five tumultuous years of Pepperdine basketball. The program, coming off it’s worst season in nearly a decade, was infused with young talent, but underachieved during the bulk of Westphal’s tenure. It’s true that Westphal was a good man. He embodied the spirit of the … [Read more...] about Wave to Westphal leaves major gap
Eight losses end disappointing season
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer The Waves won two of three games at home in late January. However, no one would have a clue that those would be the last wins they would see for the season. Pepperdine hit their worst stretch following that three-game homestand, losing seven straight games heading into the postseason. The Waves limped into the West Coast Conference Tournament, … [Read more...] about Eight losses end disappointing season