Waves lose to Zags but down Pilots Garrett WaitSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team fell to Gonzaga University in a heartbreaker, but gained enough momentum from that game to bounce back against Portland University on Saturday. The Waves hope to carry over some of their winning ways as they get ready to face Saint Mary’s College and Santa Clara University on the … [Read more...] about Head coach Paul Westphal talks to the team duringthe Gonzaga game (Graham Shea/Assistant Photo Editor).
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Waves smash Cougars to win seventh in a row
Matt LlewellynStaff Writer The No. 2-ranked men’s volleyball team (8-1, 8-1 MPSF) is off to its best start since 2003. The Waves have now won seven consecutive matches after defeating Brigham Young University. BYU was supposed to pose a great challenge to the Waves, but Pepperdine rolled as they defeated the No. 6-ranked Cougars twice this weekend. The Waves finished the … [Read more...] about Waves smash Cougars to win seventh in a row
NCAA changes the rules for student athletes
Janelle StrawsburgStaff Writer The NCAA has approved new academic standards for Division 1 universities that could lead to the reduction of scholarships for schools with poor academic performances by their athletic teams, a move that marks the first phase of a landmark academic reform package. These new rules, passed Jan. 10 by NCAA’s board of directors, are determined by a … [Read more...] about NCAA changes the rules for student athletes
Noah’s Ark: ‘Mailman’ always delivered
NOAH GODWINAssistant Sports Editor Disclaimer: I was never a huge fan of Karl Malone. Neither he nor the John Stockton-Malone combination excited me. But athletes who help define and revolutionize their sports as much as Malone do not come along very often, and I can’t help but reflect on his career. His interview with Ahmad Rashad following the death of Malone’s mother was … [Read more...] about Noah’s Ark: ‘Mailman’ always delivered
Women’s basketball: Pepperdine takes one of two games on league road trip
Garrett WaitSports Editor The Pepperdine women’s basketball team couldn’t quite complete their upset bid against the Gonzaga University Bulldogs. However, the Waves managed to bounce back against Portland University to avoid losing ground to the teams in the conference. The Waves get a chance to leapfrog a couple teams this weekend as they host Saint Mary’s College and Santa … [Read more...] about Women’s basketball: Pepperdine takes one of two games on league road trip