GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine’s men’s volleyball team began the defense of its national title by taking down a pair of opponents at home over the weekend. The third-ranked Waves handled University of Stanford and University of the Pacific in four sets each to get off to a hot start. In Friday’s home opener, Pepperdine defeated Stanford 30-26, 30-18, 29-31, 30-24 thanks … [Read more...] about Winder’s blocks lead Pepperdine to victory
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Almost automatic; Waves win two more
JANE LEEAssistant Sports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team is riding the high waves these days, as it captured victories over Gonzaga and Portland at Firestone Fieldhouse to extend its win streak to three. “Although we are not resting on our most recent performances, we are pleased to be in second place with four games under our belt,” Head Coach Julie Rousseau … [Read more...] about Almost automatic; Waves win two more
Athletic director excited about new gym
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Dr. John Watson, Pepperdine’s athletic director, is the man heading the best non-football athletics program in the nation. He is also in the beginning stages of getting a new events center built for Pepperdine athletics. His five years as athletic director have been some of the best in Pepperdine history. He is this week’s guest on “10 Minutes With … [Read more...] about Athletic director excited about new gym
Waves slam Lions
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine’s women’s volleyball team may have had other things on its mind Friday night when it played at Loyola Marymount University, but the players were able to focus enough to hand the Lions a 3-1 defeat on LMU senior night. Junior middle blocker Sophia Milo set the career record for block assists on a night when LMU’s seniors were supposed to be … [Read more...] about Waves slam Lions
Pep defeats Play Mode in last exhibition game
JANE LEESports Assistant Leading by as many as 19 points in the second half of its final exhibition game, the Pepperdine women’s basketball team easily grabbed a 79-65 victory over Play Mode, a semi-pro team, on Saturday at Firestone Fieldhouse. “I thought we did well,” Head Coach Julie Rousseau said. “We have a lot of areas to improve, but I didn’t think it was a bad … [Read more...] about Pep defeats Play Mode in last exhibition game