MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer While the dreary weather this weekend may have ruined plans for that barbecue bash, the Pepperdine cross country teams were enjoying the fine running conditions, finishing second among collegiate teams for both the men’s and women’s races Friday in Fullerton. The women’s side was led by junior Tarrah Crowley, who finished 19th out of 85 runners and … [Read more...] about Pep runs to solid finish in Fullerton
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Waves defeat LMU
Jordan BettingerStaff Writer Sudden-death overtime is often the most pressure-packed situation an athlete can face in any sport. The women’s soccer team found this out on Sunday afternoon in their first West Coast Conference match of the season. The 7th-ranked Waves edged out the Lions of Loyola Marymount, 3-2. The Lions, who entered the game with a 4-6-3 record on the season, … [Read more...] about Waves defeat LMU
Waves struggle in Riverside
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer In a rough weekend for the cross country teams at the Orange Groves race course in Riverside, a few individual performances stood out. Junior Kyla Maher finished highest for the women’s squad, finishing 39th with a time of 19:17 on a five-kilometer course. Junior Tarrah Crowley also placed high, finishing five spots and a few seconds behind Maher. … [Read more...] about Waves struggle in Riverside
Rugby hits the field
JENNA SHAYStaff Writer Sara Nemecek/Photo Assistant The Pepperdine men’s rugby team found renewed enthusiasm with a revamped roster and a 32-0 win over Occidental College Saturday at Alumni Park. In preparation for the spring season, the Waves dominated their first game with a squad that is still getting acquainted with one another and the sport. The talent and athleticism of … [Read more...] about Rugby hits the field
Pepperdine starts tournament play
JANE LEESports Assistant The Pepperdine women’s tennis team competed in both the pre-qualifying and qualifying rounds of the Riviera/Intercollegiate All-American Championships from Friday through Tuesday. In the pre-qualifying rounds Saturday at UCLA, senior Natalie Braverman and sophomore Sylvia Kosakowski were the only Waves to make it to the second round of singles play. … [Read more...] about Pepperdine starts tournament play