Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor Junior midfielder April Pettigrew scored in the 88th minute to propel the No. 24 Pepperdine women’s soccer team to a 2-1 victory over Arizona State on Sunday afternoon. The win broke a two-match losing streak for the Waves, who began the season with a seven-match unbeaten streak. Pepperdine is now 6-2-1 for the year. Both teams played to a … [Read more...] about Arizona calling: Pepperdine Women’s Soccer defeats ASU, will play U of A
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Hawaii natives play well despite losses
Women's Volleyball Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor The Waves’ vacation last weekend was spoiled by close losses to No. 6 Hawaii, a team that is still undefeated at 10-0. Junior outside hitter Katy Daly had 25 kills to lead the Waves in a 3-0 loss Friday. Hawaii took the first game 30-28 following two Waves errors that cost them a game that once led 19-13. Pepperdine then … [Read more...] about Hawaii natives play well despite losses
A look into the art of athlete superstition
Sports Inciter Garrett WaitSports Assistant Superstitions. Fans and athletes alike are famous for them. Shoot, as I’m writing this column I’ve got my lucky guitar pick in my wallet and my lucky wooden Buddha doll on top of my monitor – you know, to get the creative juices flowing and whatnot. But my superstitions don’t even hold a candle to some I’ve come across as a sports … [Read more...] about A look into the art of athlete superstition
Water polo splits at SoCal
Garrett WaitSports Assistant Andrea Barrett / Staff PhotographerGoalie Robbie Miller goes for the block during the Wasko Tournament. The sixth-ranked Pepperdine men’s water polo team played hard at the SoCal Tournament held by the University of Southern California Saturday and Sunday. The Waves finished the tournament with a 2-2 record to bring their overall record to 4-3 for … [Read more...] about Water polo splits at SoCal
Waves take first loss of season
Noah GodwinAssistant Sports Editor Photo courtesy Athletic Dept.Senior Ashley Swanson and the rest of the Waves will face No. UCLA on Friday. The 24th–ranked Pepperdine women’s soccer team has one of its toughest matches of the year tomorrow night when it travels to play UCLA at Drake Stadium. The Bruins are ranked ninth in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association … [Read more...] about Waves take first loss of season