By Erica Sigman Staff Writer Despite the layer of smoke hanging over Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool Sunday, the Pepperdine men’s water polo team defeated No. 9 University of California Santa Barbara after falling to the No. 1 USC Trojans. The fires in areas near Pepperdine affected the team’s ability. According to senior two-meter man Michael Hausmann, it was difficult to … [Read more...] about Gauchos’ chances go up in smoke
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Break out your cap and goggles
Pep swimmers kick off their season in a big way by grabbing first place at Wave Malibu Invitational. By Sarah Irvin Staff Writer Backstroke, breaststroke and diving. These are just a few events that the Pepperdine women’s swimming and diving teams dominated as they kicked off their 2003 season quest for the West Coast Conference championship. The Waves hosted the first … [Read more...] about Break out your cap and goggles
Texas thunder
Look out world, Pepperdine guard Terrance Johsno, and his distinct Southern style, is ready to put Waves basketball on the map. By Kyle Jorrey Sports Editor In the day and age of “trash talk,” where athletes constantly jaw back at one another with insults and taunts during the course of a game, Terrance Johnson seems more content just letting his basketball skills speak for … [Read more...] about Texas thunder
Fire’s ash, smoke get athletes all choked up
By Hailey Amato Staff Writer As the fires raged in local communities, the sky in Malibu has been filled with dark smoke. This week, Pepperdine sports teams have had to find ways to adjust. Many programs have been affected negatively by the ash-filled air. Practices have been cancelled and athletes have been left wondering when they will get to play again. “It’s ridiculous,” … [Read more...] about Fire’s ash, smoke get athletes all choked up
Schlapbach returns to winner’s circle
By Christine Paulson Staff Writer Hardly living up to their expectations, the women’s tennis team played in the Omni Hotel Regional Championships in San Diego last weekend with only a single player advancing past the second round. “We fell a little short of the strength we have,” Head Coach Gualberto Escudero said. “We had an average showing.” Playing well, sophomore … [Read more...] about Schlapbach returns to winner’s circle