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
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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
Men’s tennis coach enjoys team’s success
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s tennis team has been on fire this season, with an undefeated record and an upset of the No.-1 team in the nation, University of Virginia. Head Coach Adam Steinberg has had a lot to do with the way Pepperdine has been playing so far this year. You’ve only been here for three years, but Pepperdine has jumped from being in the top 30 … [Read more...] about Men’s tennis coach enjoys team’s success