GARRETT WAITSports Editor Nothing has exemplified the Pepperdine women’s volleyball team’s season quite like the three-game homestand the Waves completed Tuesday night. The ups and downs of an entire season were present as Pepperdine went 2-1 to finish its home schedule. The Waves took their two matches Friday and Saturday, the first a five-set nail-biter against Saint Mary’s … [Read more...] about Seniors go out with a bang
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UCLA men’s volleyball shows no class
BENJAMIN YOUNGStaff Writer It’s about time the Eagles said goodbye to Terrell Owens. While his accomplishments on the field are noteworthy, his conduct off the field has been akin to a second rate WWE try-out tape. A locker room smackdown? Please. Owens is a bum and I applaud the Eagles for finally taking a stand and dealing with the issue at hand. In a perfect world, the NFL … [Read more...] about UCLA men’s volleyball shows no class
We’re really playing UConn?
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer So following the “excitement” of Super Madness, maybe we can finally concentrate on the actual purpose of the event: amping you up hardcore for basketball season. Our undefeated football team hasn’t taken the field in almost 60 years, so what else have we got? It’s time to pull out those schedules, kids. As I’m sure you were well aware, the opener … [Read more...] about We’re really playing UConn?
Men beat up on Biola
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine’s men’s basketball team kicked off its two-game exhibition season with a 71-57 victory over the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. The teams were tied at 23 after the first half, but the Waves turned on the jets after the half and blew away Biola. Junior guard Greg Barlow led all scorers with 14 points on seven-of-14 shooting, while senior … [Read more...] about Men beat up on Biola
The future is now
SHUHEI MATSUOStaff Writer Despite losing some significant players, including Glen McGowan, Yakhouba Diawara and Alex Acker, this year’s men’s basketball team is full of youth and vitality, with a nationally ranked freshman class that includes Willie Galick, Michael Gerrity, Chris Oakes and Tomas Pranciliauskas. “We are very happy with the freshman players,” said Head Coach … [Read more...] about The future is now