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LINDSEY BESECKERStaff Writer The rains ceased in Malibu on Wednesday as the No.-2 Pepperdine men’s volleyball team defeated No. 8 California State University, Northridge 3-0. Sunny skies are ahead for the Waves as they travel to Honolulu next week to face No.-3 University of Hawaii. “It’s going to be pretty nice to enjoy the sun and hang out at the beach, but more importantly … [Read more...] about Pep beats CSUN last night at home

NOAH GODWINAssistant Sports Editor The last week of the regular season in West Coast Conference women’s basketball is upon us, and there is still much left undecided. As far as the standings go, all that is certain is that No.-25 Gonzaga University at 13-0 in conference and 24-2 overall, including the nation’s longest winning streak at 20 games, will finish first. Pepperdine is … [Read more...] about Waves bounce back at St. Mary’s after falling in Santa Clara

Garrett WaitSports Editor I’ve seen the darkest side of sports. It’s something I hoped would never happen, something I thought probably couldn’t happen at any event I would ever attend. However, trouble follows me around like a shadow, so maybe I shouldn’t have been surprised. Anyway, on with the story. Two weekends ago, I went to San Diego with a few friends from here. The … [Read more...] about Sports Inciter: The darker side of prep school sports

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

Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor Bottom of the ninth. Two outs. Tie game. Pressure? What pressure?Senior first baseman Steve Kleen responded to this precarious situation with a towering homerun that will certainly be one of the most memorable moments the 2005 season has to offer. Kleen’s blast completed a sweep of Sunday’s doubleheader against Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and … [Read more...] about Pepperdine wins Cal Poly series