DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor “Soccer is my passion and life,” said Alex Ramirez, captain of the men’s club soccer team. Passion is what the men’s soccer team hopes will lift it to new heights this season. The Waves begin this season with a dream to be the best men’s soccer team in Pepperdine history. After completing last season with a record of 3-4-3, the Waves are … [Read more...] about On the Pitch
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Waves come back against LMU
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor Photo courtesy Graham Shea / Photo Editor The fifth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team battled from behind to defeat ninth-ranked Loyola Marymount 8-6 Saturday at Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool. The win improved the Waves’ record to 4-0 this season. Saturday’s game marked the second meeting between the two teams this season. … [Read more...] about Waves come back against LMU
Waves swimming coach shoots to thrill
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Nick Rodionoff is a talented man. During his 31 years with Pepperdine, he has coached and overseen the aquatics programs. He became the head diving coach 17 years ago and was named head swimming coach six years ago. He has once been named the league coach of the year. Apart from Pepperdine’s swim program, he also was the head swim coach at Birmingham … [Read more...] about Waves swimming coach shoots to thrill
Waves roll over Kansas at tourney
JANE LEESports Assistant Senior forward Megan Woods’ goal with less than six minutes remaining broke a 2-2 tie to lead the Pepperdine women’s soccer team to victory Sunday afternoon over Kansas at the San Diego Tournament. While Kansas’ record fell to 3-2-1 on the season, the win improved nationally ranked Pepperdine, which is 5-0-0, its best start in school history. Woods … [Read more...] about Waves roll over Kansas at tourney
Waves fall to top teams in Omaha
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team fought two of the nation’s best teams over the weekend as it traveled to Omaha, Neb., to compete in the Players Challenge. The Waves’ first major test was against the No. 1-ranked University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. Pepperdine fell in four sets despite solid efforts by the Waves’ two middle blockers, Lecca Roberts … [Read more...] about Waves fall to top teams in Omaha