GARRETT WAITSports Editor Pepperdine athletes were making waves across the world this summer. From the men’s volleyball national championship team to the U.S Open at Pinehurst Country Club, Pepperdine was in the news. Here is a recap of the summer’s highlights. Men’s volleyball team wins fifth national title over UCLA The Pepperdine men’s volleyball team won a thrilling … [Read more...] about Pepperdine sports slam through summer
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Turnover the name of the game for women
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Turnover seems to be a theme for both cross country teams this season. The men lost nearly half the team from last year, and the women followed suit. But head coach Dick Kampmann said he thinks this women’s team can easily surpass the feats of the past season. One main difference this season is the addition of the new women’s track program, which will … [Read more...] about Turnover the name of the game for women
Waves set to take on world
GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine women’s volleyball team was victim to high expectations the past season. This year, the women are going to stay focused on the here and now, an idea that has some team members thinking they can go farther than last year. The Waves began the 2004 campaign ranked ninth in the nation and brought back several key players from a team that … [Read more...] about Waves set to take on world
Soccer kicks into gear
JANE LEESports Assistant Having established itself as one of the top collegiate programs in the country over the past fours years, the Pepperdine women's soccer team begins this season with hopes of a fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. With consistency and discipline, along with the creation of more scoring opportunities, eighth-year head coach Tim Ward believes his … [Read more...] about Soccer kicks into gear
A new era begins for Pepperdine sports
BENJAMIN YOUNGStaff Writer Welcome back to the Sports section, dear readers. Being that this the first Graphic issue of the new academic year, I want to take a few minutes to sound off on a few recent things that happened this summer in the wide world of sports that are close to my heart. I also want to give a little bit of head’s up to the freshmen about the state of … [Read more...] about A new era begins for Pepperdine sports