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
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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
Waves back on the links
JENNA SHAYStaff writer The Pepperdine women’s golf team is everything but satisfied with their current No. 3 Golfweek ranking as they prepare to reach new heights this season. “We have players that want to win,” Head Coach Laurie Gibbs said. “The girls respond to this ranking with, ‘Hey, why aren’t we number one?’” This year, the Waves return four players who were a part of the … [Read more...] about Waves back on the links
Waves stay undefeated
JANE LEESports Assistant Senior forward Megan Woods scored three goals this weekend as the No.-9 Pepperdine women’s soccer team beat Texas Christian University and tied Southern Methodist University to remain unbeaten. The Waves (6-0-1) continued their winning streak Friday afternoon when they clinched their sixth-straight win with a 3-2 victory over TCU (3-4-0) in Fort Worth, … [Read more...] about Waves stay undefeated
Pep meets USC on Friday
Bill SchindlerStaff Writer So close and yet so far for the Waves Women’s Volleyball team Friday night against USC. The Waves were swept by the Trojans in three games and now find themselves a game under .500 at three-and-four. Junior Sophia Milo led the Waves with 13 kills but it wasn’t enough as Pepperdines inability to attack and serve hurt them. “USC is a good team, and we … [Read more...] about Pep meets USC on Friday