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
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Pep loses twice on road to WCC opponents
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor Coming off a three-game win streak, the Pepperdine women’s basketball team suffered a setback, falling to West Coast Conference opponents Santa Clara and Saint Mary’s on a quick two-game road swing. In the Waves’ conference tilt against Santa Clara on Thursday, Pepperdine freshman Sherriel Boyd buried a three-pointer with just 1:35 remaining to … [Read more...] about Pep loses twice on road to WCC opponents
Wins piling up for Waves
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The No.-28 Pepperdine women’s tennis team continued its successful season start, moving to a record of 2-0 after defeating No.-68 UC Irvine 5-2 Saturday afternoon at Irvine’s Anteater Tennis Stadium. Pepperdine won the doubles point after winning matches in the No.-1 and No.-02 positions. The No.-22 doubles team of senior Merve Asimigil and … [Read more...] about Wins piling up for Waves
Waves stumble during break
DAVID NAKAGAMIStaff Writer While Pepperdine students were enjoying winter break, its student-athletes on the men’s basketball team were involved in six contests, going 3-3 over four home and two away games. After splitting the four-game home stand, the Waves headed north to Spokane, Wash., to face another West Coast Conference rival, the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Gonzaga, entering the … [Read more...] about Waves stumble during break
Waves set for title defense
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