GARRETT WAITSports Editor The men’s cross country team is looking to rebuild with youth after losing three seniors from the past season’s team that finished eighth at the West Coast Conference Championships. And that’s just fine with Head Coach Dick Kampmann. Kampmann was disappointed by last year’s team’s placement at the championships in Belmont, Calif. That team was struck … [Read more...] about Pepperdine looking to rebuild and reload
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Polo hops in the pool
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Doug Mann takes a shot at practice (Photo courtesy Graham Shea/Photo Editor) The Pepperdine men’s water polo team is still getting used to the idea of being a favorite. After all, the Waves lost just one starting senior from last year’s team that finished the season ranked seventh in the nation and they replaced him with an Olympian. Jesse Smith, who … [Read more...] about Polo hops in the pool
Women win opener 2-1
GARRETT WAITSports Editor Seniors Jenna Fodor and Megan Woods both scored as Pepperdine’s women’s soccer opened the season with a victory Friday over No.-28 University of Central Florida at Tari Frahm Rokus Field. Woods’ goal came in the 19th minute on an assist by junior Courtney Nelson. Pepperdine’s second goal came a short time later when Fodor took a rebound off another … [Read more...] about Women win opener 2-1
Pepperdine sports slam through summer
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
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