JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine baseball team had some unexpected struggles this past weekend, dropping two of three to Fresno State but then looked like a top-ranked team two days later as it grabbed a victory over No.-15 Long Beach State. In Friday’s opener, the Waves looked like the team that some consider able to reach the College World Series, as sophomore … [Read more...] about Fresno State wins first road series
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Choi poised to start professional career
SHUHEI MATSUOSports Assistant Another athlete from Pepperdine will soon join the professional sporting world. Although her commitment is still unofficial, Pepperdine golfer Marina Choi said she has decided to play as a pro after finishing her second year at Seaver College. Despite its size, Pepperdine has sent a number of athletes to the professional world. Some of the most … [Read more...] about Choi poised to start professional career
Pilots should be Waves’ focus for the weekend
GARRETT WAITSports Editor So it’s come down to this for the men’s basketball team. Their last home game of the season is against fifth-ranked Gonzaga University, a national powerhouse and West Coast Conference bully. Before that nationally televised game is a chance to avenge a loss to Portland University, something that realistically looks like the last home win we seniors … [Read more...] about Pilots should be Waves’ focus for the weekend
Waves wash out at Loyola
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer The 3,600 fans in attendance at Gersten Pavilion on Saturday were in for a treat. In another brilliant bout between bitter conference rivals, the visiting Waves wrestled the Lions of Loyola Marymount University to an overtime contest, losing 89-78. In their previous contest two weeks ago, Pepperdine handed the Lions a devastating 70-62 defeat. The … [Read more...] about Waves wash out at Loyola
Gonzaga gets a little help from its WCC friends
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Once upon a time, Pepperdine and Gonzaga battled for supremacy in the West Coast Conference. But the cream has risen to the top and the Zags have made the WCC their personal playground while the Waves have sunk back to the middle of the conference. It may not surprise you that the Zags are now 9-0 in the conference, but it should. You see, it’s one … [Read more...] about Gonzaga gets a little help from its WCC friends