GARRETT WAITSports Editor I get the same question at this time every year: How does Pepperdine’s men’s basketball team look this season? The source is always different, be it friends, family, random Internet acquaintances, it doesn’t matter. They all want to know what Paul Westphal’s boys are capable of in the upcoming season. Now, this puts some unwanted pressure on me to … [Read more...] about Team looks young, talented
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Hockey’s return brings Northeast to Malibu
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff Writer While the ice doesn’t stay frozen too long here in “paradise,” the rinks have opened up for business after a year’s hiatus. That’s right. You may have not noticed due to the enveloping Pepperdine bubble, but after a bitter dispute between players and owners and a subsequent lockout, the NHL has returned to please the rink-rats among us. Guys, it’s … [Read more...] about Hockey’s return brings Northeast to Malibu
Pep pounds Cal Baptist, prepares for UConn
SHUHEI MATSUOStaff Writer The men’s basketball team seems ready to begin the 2005-06 campaign after defeating California Baptist University with a score of 81-66 Saturday. The Waves concluded this year’s pre-season with a 2-0 record. Unlike the previous game against Biola, the Waves dominated the first half with full of youth and energy. Freshman Willie Galick, who played … [Read more...] about Pep pounds Cal Baptist, prepares for UConn
Pep swim team takes third at Pentathlon
JENNA SHAYSatff Writer The Pepperdine women’s swim team won its third consecutive meet last weekend at the Pentathlon Event at Loyola Marymount University. Pepperdine captured the title at the Burns Aquatic Center in Los Angeles, where the Waves beat both Cal State Northridge and the hosting Lions. The Pentathlon consisted of three competitions: sprint events, middle events … [Read more...] about Pep swim team takes third at Pentathlon
Triathlon club triples up the competition
TIFF WELLSStaff Writer There is a new club sport in town. It’s the Triathlon Club. When the collegiate nationals are held in the spring of 2006, Pepperdine will be competing in it. As of yet, the NCAA doesn’t hold a national competition for triathletes. Therefore, Pepperdine triathletes will be competing at the collegiate nationals. At a triathlon, there are three events: a … [Read more...] about Triathlon club triples up the competition