GARRETT WAITSports Editor Jason Gore is a hot name on the PGA Tour. The Pepperdine alumnus made himself famous with a brilliant showing at the U.S. Open earlier this year. He continued his hot streak on the Nationwide Tour and became a PGA Tour player full time earlier this month. This past week, Gore won his first event on the PGA Tour. He has become a fan favorite on the tour … [Read more...] about Pepperdine alumnus’ success helps program
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A fantasy football addict confesses
GARRETT WAIT Sports Editor I can already picture the dreaded situation in my head. It’s a couple of years from now, and I’m sitting in a room filled with a bunch of men, some younger than me, some older. They all look to me and the room goes quiet. That’s when I stand up and say the words I never thought I’d say: “Hi, I’m Garrett, and I’m a fantasy sports addict.” Just a few … [Read more...] about A fantasy football addict confesses
Men’s club soccer falls to San Diego State
JANE LEESports assistant The Pepperdine men’s club soccer team lost a 2-0 lead in the second half as they were defeated 3-2 by San Diego State University in their first match of the season Saturday afternoon. The match proved to be extremely physical with more than five players with yellow cards, two fights on the field, two Pepperdine fans being tossed out and a serious … [Read more...] about Men’s club soccer falls to San Diego State
Mission: Possible
MARC CHOQUETTEStaff writer Success last year surely set the bar high for the start of the 2005-2006 men’s tennis season, which begins this weekend in Denver. Last year’s campaign brought a steady climb in the rankings and amazing upsets over teams that were expected to win easily over the Waves. Almost a year ago, the squad had a No.-27 ranking in the nation and had worked its … [Read more...] about Mission: Possible
Team splits 2-2 in SoCal tournament
DANIELLA BOSIOAssistant Sports Editor The fifth-ranked Pepperdine water polo team split the weekend with two wins and two losses as it increased its record to 6-2 after the SoCal Tournament at UC Irvine this past weekend. Pepperdine opened with a 9-6 win over No. 11 Navy as sophomore Adam Hewko recorded three goals and six attempts against the Midshipmen, and senior Jesse … [Read more...] about Team splits 2-2 in SoCal tournament