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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

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

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

GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team can win its game against Gonzaga tonight. You’re not going crazy, I did just write those words. No, I’m not predicting a victory tonight — I’m not that bold, and I wouldn’t want to put that kind of pressure on the team. But I do believe that if they play with intensity on defense and execute their game plan on the … [Read more...] about Hoop Scoop: Speed freaks litter the Pepperdine backcourt

GARRETT WAITSports Editor The Pepperdine men’s basketball team has had an up-and-down season so far. Long stretches of well-played basketball have often been followed by periods of poor play and losses. The two games over the weekend were just a microcosm of the entire season. The Waves, whose next game comes at home against West Coast Conference bully Gonzaga University, … [Read more...] about Pepperdine splits against WCC rivals, will host Gonzaga tonight